Mavericks Take Game 4: What You Missed | 2024 NBA Finals Full Game Highlights

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Coach Nick breaks down how the Mavericks ended Game 4 early behind a great game plan by Jason Kidd.
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[@JonathanWoodall]

Lively impresses me more every game. Seeing him off ball switch and controlling the defense is so impressive

[@thedefiguy2984]

Bro really does get better every game, some of those outlet passes on the drive he made this game were crazy. Hes a fast learner & wants to be great, love to see it

[@SDesWriter]

To me, the keys to the game are Irving (because of how he's struggled there), Lively (who seems COMPLETELY unfazed by the pressure), and at least one of the three athletic guys (Exum/Jones/Green) stepping up. You know Luka is going to get 30 and you'll get 10-15 from PJ. You have several bench players (now including Hardaway) capable of getting you 10-15 (or 3 guys getting you 5-8), which means if you get what you SHOULD from Irving, Lively, and one of the 6'6 defenders, there's very little Boston can do to score enough to win. That defense isn't getting any softer, even in Boston. It's all up to the offense from those guys (or Luka FINALLY having a huge night and going for 40-50).

[@yenneferofvengerberg4936]

Losing 4-1 in the finals is very impressive, good job!

[@JonathanWoodall]

@@yenneferofvengerberg4936 it actually is for a rookie center 😂 I’m sorry you’re so miserable that you can’t celebrate other people’s successes.

[@nickjones5495]

He got better once KP went out. Don't fool yourself... but shout out to Lively, who will indeed improve this off-season

[@semyonkozyrev6451]

That fact that Kidd understood how to handle Horford-DJJ screen only by game 4 is the reason we live in North Korea. It was pointed by multiple analyst during even regular season.

[@jlui21]

--- coaching is important but also...KP not playing makes a huge difference too.

[@nickjones5495]

No KP.. what a desperate take

[@JonathanWoodall]

@@nickjones5495 bro KP wasn’t even mentioned in this comment. Like dang media literacy is so low. Semy is talking about why it’s frustrating that Kidd didn’t adjust on Horford-DJJ screens. A lineup that doesn’t include KP even when he was healthy 😂😂

[@Strategic_Reformer]

​@@nickjones5495 "a team in the finals is missing a core component of both their offense and defense, no biggie" Bruh if Mavs were missing Gafford or Washington it would be physically impossible to get you to shut up about it. Chill with the projection buddy, the only desperation I see is your own

[@tylermorud7460]

why do i keep seeing comments about the reason we live in north korea on these videos, what do this shit even mean

[@Dark0niro]

These games have taught me something, Mavs fans are delusional for saying "Mavs in 7" and Celtics fans are delusional for saying "they lost on purpose"... With that being said, I hope Mav's win the next game so we can have a real competition

[@TheCrimson44]

Can't have hope without delusion

[@longhorn4400]

No team has won a finals series after losing a game by 38 points. Now who is delusional?? Mavs in 7!

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

You say it can become a real competition, and saying mavs fans are delusional? Of course you'll root for your team always, that's what it means to be a fan lol. Many of us realize the likeliest outcome, but that doesn't change the fandom.

[@mattschurenko3032]

It’s more delusional to say Celtics lost on purpose as there is no possibility that was true.

[@zenecawll5677]

@@mattschurenko3032 it’s not on purpose this is human nature is Boston wasnt in it after the first the game was over one team has everything to play for the other team knows they got 3 more tries let alone the next one at home. Even if you play your friend in 2k servers of 7 you’re not gonna be trying as hard as him game 4 up 3-0

[@Smido83]

To say it short... right now it isnt a series. IF Dallas wins game 5, then it is!

[@SDesWriter]

Correct. But there are SIGNS that it really is one despite the lead. Boston not getting above 107? Unable to keep Luka below 27 points (while Brown had 10 and Tatum 15 in the last game). Kyrie going off 2 games in a row. The role players dominating despite none of them having a big game (except Hardaway in garbage time). You see Dallas capable of outperforming Boston in many areas, even though they couldn't put it all together in the first 3 games. So now that they have, they just need to play the same way with the same intensity 3 times. If you saw them play the Clippers, OKC, and Minnesota, you'd know they're capable of it, it's just a question if they will do it again.

[@Smido83]

@@SDesWriter I am a Mavs fan for well over 20 years... I've seen every Mavs game for decades. The point is, I havent seen Kyrie or any role player do anything in Boston. Untill I do, its not a series!

[@SDesWriter]

@@Smido83 Game 1 - Washington 14pts, Irving 12, Hardy 13. Game 2 - Washington 17, Jones 11, Gafford 13, Irving 16. The Mavs are 11 deep. If they get an average of 8 pts from their 10 guys (no matter who scores more), they're at enough to be in the game against Boston into the final minutes. That's assuming Luka doesn't get 35-45. Every point you get from Kyrie or Washington makes everyone else's job easier. Stop overthinking it....

[@jonjones8827]

​@@SDesWriter The Mavs are 11 deep? Really bro? I think you're the one overthinking it with all this math about how much each guy needs to score for them to win lol. You shouldn't be getting your hopes up too much from just 1 win come on man.

[@nickhollister2268]

@@SDesWriteryour wrong Celtics won. Hold the L

[@areezzy]

4:10 taking care of your ball is the greatest ad segway in the history of youtube

[@neilgcffitz]

I remember a time when these finals vids were accompanied by a poignant song. I miss those days

[@bballbreakdown]

Goddamn copyrights

[@mattmmixes]

Bro hit us with vocab word of the day

[@davidmitnick868]

@@mattmmixeswhat a nerd. I hate people when know words.

[@noisepuppet]

🎶 OCEAN MAN

[@truthseeker9454]

@@davidmitnick868 Droll of you.

[@rafacanseco]

Manscape needs to pay more to the coach for that transition, now living rent free in my mind

[@bballbreakdown]

Lmao, now go take care of your balls!!

[@royaltyblessed2454]

Never been this early. Just guessing the ad today is betting or Manscape. 😂😂😂

[@mattmmixes]

Real ones remember the face cream ads

[@lukelinnellmusic]

my goal now is to guess the ad is coming based on the awkward segue in his narrative.

[@arieldagohoy2212]

ball to balls

[@groundedhoops]

Athletes exploring the solution space- different arcs, arms swings, dip sizes, footwork etc. is a major game changer for workouts translating to a game. Thank you for speaking on it

[@Fresh0710]

Man the Celtics have thrown up *A LOT* of bricks 🧱

[@808bboarder]

And they stomp Dallas still 😂

[@00111000]

For those paying attention to the Finals, the Mavs are creeping in each game. They had a chance to win Game 3 and in Game 4, all hell breaks loose. If I'm a Celtics fan, I'd be worried if the Mavs win Game 5.

[@blicleak1101]

Especially if it becomes a Luka game. Luka might be planning one of those games as we speak

[@TheUnseen0n3]

They didnt

[@00111000]

@@TheUnseen0n3 Well deserved win for the Celtics. The Mavs couldn't get anything going but I'm expecting them to be back next year.

[@MaximumEfficiency]

Mavs are a better team but they stopped defending 3pt AGAIN.

[@jaimetrejo9463]

Anyone could see the major lack of effort on the celtics.

[@JuiceAddiction]

Now people are seeing Porzingis's impact. He is so important for the Celtics

[@haise8346]

Cause they are bricking wildly their shots. Its devastating

[@w1ldm4n82]

They simply dropped the game because they wanted to win it all at home. The jays not playing over 30 minutes is a good proof about this.

[@tylermorud7460]

If 8:10 isn't an offender intentionally drawing a foul, then I have no idea what is.

[@mscottlawrence2037]

My man bball breakdown, on the ball, best breakdowns ever 💯🏀

[@DeanDeJesusLakers]

Let's admit, Celtics game in game 4 was planned. Business is business

[@one-il5fu]

12:10 You're sick for suggesting Jason Kidd add that corner ball-patting action to the playbook. 😂😂😂 I officially dub you Sick Nick. In all seriousness though, thanks for that. Gave me a good laugh. Great analysis too.

[@brandono6906]

Luka fouled with his arms and legs every time someone drove on him and the refs let it slide. I don't see that happening next game in Boston

[@jumbokevin]

Dante Exum needs more minutes than Green, THJ, Kleber and Hardy combined for the Mavs to win

[@JHadsfsad]

what up i love the artwork on your walls. i was literally thinking today that i wish i could find some nba artwork that was like artsy and cool etc bcuz im not really a sports aesthetic type person, like the typical kind of posters or jerseys type stuff. but that artwork on your wall is super original and cool. giving me some ideas :)

[@softwhiteund3rarm0r]

Just cant get enough of that 🔥 FIRE 🔥 intro coach.

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Bruh great game by the Mavs but this guy is a Luka fanboy holy smokes. He played great but jeez ease off him a bit

[@jorgealafriz]

That turnover to Manscape transition got me

[@bballbreakdown]

😂 now go take care of your balls!

[@lightdarklightdarklightdark]

this man is a machine

[@craigboyle6364]

I’m sorry but this is just insanely well researched analysed and presented. And it’s also pretty funny it’s great

[@swish4realbasketball789]

Luka takes the Holiday, and it will be so nice 🎤🎶😁

[@dearnights]

that manscaped ad was ELITE

[@JordanGurney]

Hey Coach - legit question - do you think they should call travels on these pivot-foot re-placements that you pointed out? But NOT call travels when then player dribbles by letting the ball stop momentarily with their hand under it?

[@arguseyed9982]

10:27 Guess Tatum just casually went flying after the shot

[@mikemesta1]

Happy Father's day.. but no the series is over.. Luca is liability on defense. Also he Wines and complains when he doesn't get a call.

[@urbaindelva7869]

Game 5 is a must-win for the Celtics imo. It's not just that they lost Game 4; it's the decisive fashion in which they lost. The Mavs have firmly snatched back momentum, and may have even found a way to turn the series completely on its head. The Celtics better have had a long film session about Game 4 and what they need to do to respond. The question is, will they? I'm picking the Mavs to extend the series once more until I'm proven wrong.

[@DonyeWhite]

Lmao😂

[@user-yb7zz9cc9s]

History shows when a team gets ass whooped, they come back to ass whoop back

[@bc_qbeval]

I've never heard of a team being up 3-1 and not having the momentum in a series lmfao. The Mavs created a glimmer of hope through a convincing win in Game 4. That's all. You're high if you think the Mavs are winning the next 3 games, with 2 being in Boston.

[@doingstuffinpublic]

Bro If the Mavs win this? All Time chip run

[@XxTesla21xX]

The Mavs' only chance is if they decide the winner by the total score of all the games

[@dxbgaming4813]

KP is the difference on game 1 and 2, he sets the tone. On Game 5 if he plays, it's over.

[@bailoch]

He’s not playing another minute this series, much less the next game

[@JordanGurney]

THIS game 4 was the epitome of what I thought the series would be - pretty evenly matched, and exciting. So far, it's been anything but. And unless the C's totally choke this series away (which they're capable of), I think they'll still win.

[@grasz]

The best intro music

[@Kidkinsey]

I got the celtics closing it out tonight and i had them in 6 before tbe series started. But if a 3-0 comeback were to ever happen itll be given up by a team that lives and dies by the 3 by this degree. The celtics better hope they dont keep this cold streak up

[@lawbinson]

I’ve really enjoyed the tactical and strategic breakdowns this off season. It’s been a chess match every series that the Mavs have been in. I was hoping the Mavs would have gone with 2 bigs in Game 3. It’s a great adjustment, but it’ll likely now be too little too late.

[@cjblesing]

That ad seque lol

[@zfeazcesd1047]

as a boston resident I was already a little nervous before the game 4 blowout. every game had stretches where it looked like the mavs could win and even though the ECF was a sweep, every game there felt losable too. i wish we had that player that just had that move they could rely on to almost always get you that 1 bucket when you need it...but i feel like we don't so opponents can just go on huge runs against us without an answer. i just have a bad feeling this is going to 6 or 7 but i hope im wrong. to be the first 3-0 to get reverse swept would put JB/JT's legacy in such a deep hole that it would be almost impossible to recover...fans would NEVER be able to overlook that black stain on their resume even if they eventually won a couple rings. i hope the celtics consider that and play like it's a game 7 tonight and end it.

[@Wesleyhahahaha]

Can anyone explain why Exum’s 3 at 10:49 was reversed to out of bounds? Was it a coaches challenge??

[@j-dizzle6264]

I said Mavs would win 2 games this series. Expected them to play with a sense of urgency in game 3 and perhaps win that one... they came out strong... but, Celtics came out on top due to being well balanced and consistent at both ends. Celtics just weren't focused in game 4. They were bound to have a bit of a dip after securing game 3. Mavs really dropping the hammer and blowing the out by midway through the 3rd qtr sent a message though. I'm glad Mavs didn't capitulate... but, I never really thought they stood a chance against the Celtics. I couldn't be further from a Celtics fan... but, Celtics are just too good at both ends for the Mavs. Mavs need either Washington or Hardaway to contribute at least 20+ more consistently to win a series. They just don't have that in them yet. Both are great athletes, and talents scorers... but, just not night-in... night-out.

[@tetshua_2127]

as soon as coach Nick said 'balls', i had to skip over the inevitable Manscape ad

[@Dehchop]

Am i the only one that thought for a second he was going to say the other word and not buzz kill? 🤣

[@arguseyed9982]

I was waiting for your comment on Luka forcing 3 turnovers by Jrue. In my my books all three were fouls, any thoughts?

[@jjcometa9333]

Lively is really that glue guy they're gonna need. Maybe even more than DJJ and PJ. Although i consider PJ a future consistent 3rd option. But the fact that Lively is this impactful on offense on tnat short roll and maybe that 3. Even more on defense, this guy has length, height, IQ on offense and defense. And hes still a rookie. A promising future for the mavs fs. Only downside is kyrie is getting older so our window might take a hit when he finally faces father time but i think he still has a maximum 3-4 years which is still a lot of time

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

Suddenly the Cs forgot how to move the ball and shoot. That won’t happen again in game 5.

[@jaimetrejo9463]

That's what I was saying, all of a sudden they all getting burnt on defense and shooting straight bricks

[@w1ldm4n82]

It was intentional lmao. They dropped g4 on purpose.

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

@@w1ldm4n82 , exactly 👍🏼 😆

[@w1ldm4n82]

@@innoc3ntbystndr dude i swear lol. Both brown and tatum didn't even play for over 30 minutes here, unlike in the other four games of the series.

[@Eragonfrost]

Let’s go Mavs

[@dopamine7109]

That Manscape plug was out of pocket lmao

[@jdapaul1351]

I doubt that the Mavs can extend the series beyond 6 if they're gonna rely on increasing their pace. They're gonna be worn out by Game 7, if it comes to that. But of course, anything can happen. Let's see moving forward.

[@arguseyed9982]

11:54 Aint that 3 seconds though?

[@zenecawll5677]

Trying to justify that Luka call is embarrassing

[@SuperB1971]

Madonna? Really? OMG, 😂 9:21

[@projman2155]

😂 I knew it. It felt like a song from somewhere

[@Tobias.Harris]

Boston was a always a step behind the mavs in G4, can't believe they will get more than 1 more at best

[@wristcontr0l]

"The defensive gameplan worked perfectly,. Luka stopped being a b...uzzkill, ..." Yeah, we caught that. 😂

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

14:25 is that Charlie Villenuava?

[@MorningSovi]

Imagine if they come back to win 😅

[@milosmevzelj5205]

48 points ahead was Mavs sayin: "No holidays yet". How many ahead in Boston?

[@Red4350]

crazy man can't even watch a video without someone talking about some damn balls like really

[@voltz8945]

if it goes to a game seven. I have no doubt in my mind that Luka can carry this team to the chip. The problem is game 5 and game 6 are gonna be tough as hell, especially the role players need to step up.

[@50tigres79]

dallas post season run ends tomorrow Monday.

[@harolddasynth795]

This is a series...IF DALLAS wins game 5 but unfortunately,i think Boston closes this one...

[@caseyguers7199]

Al Horfords balls

[@roflcookies]

There are 4 guarantees in life: death, taxes, the Celtics winning tomorrow, and Awful Coaching going on an unhinged rant

[@ethanr0x]

tell this to all those people who bet their house on Celtics in 4 as advised by Paul Pierce

[@geared2cre8]

Boston is not going to take the championship on the road, they are a very homepride organization, they want to bring the win home to the fans and out would be even better if they won by 50 lol So tired of mushy knees Luka

[@nouhpeel1271]

@@ethanr0xanybody that took Paul pierces advice deserves that lol

[@bobhill2837]

@@geared2cre8 "We purposely lost by nearly 40 so we could win at home" ok.

[@andromeda9793]

​@@geared2cre8 Celtics fans went to dallas for game 4💀 Feel bad for them folks if this game was thrown

[@hangeulharmony143]

weird thing here is Celtics bench get more shot attempts than usual. I can only bet on mavs winning it all if Celtics losing the game despite Holiday, White and Horford having score in double digits.

[@tobsixi6702]

Hmm kinda have to disagree with your observation on Tatum coach... you said that he is too preoccupied with scoring in order to get the FMVP, which imo is not the case at all, or if he is then he has just been terrible at it. But the possession you showed just minutes earlier proves that he really isnt looking to score, cause you even said yourself that in this situation (down 18) you want Tatum (as the best Celtics player) to create a shot, but him just nonchalantly setting a screen for White to burp up an early 3 shows that he has been disengaged and too passive in these finals 🤷‍♂️

[@BigG627]

Is it just me or if the Mavs could learn ball movement like the warriors they’d be unstoppable

[@phd0830]

Not even close to series…5 Celtics

[@elee6tring]

I hope Porzingis eats a sensu bean and is 100% and plays and the Celtics lose up 3-0 so that Celtics fans really can't make up any excuse like they always do on why they didn't win. Mavs in 7 please basketball gods

[@mikaeki5245]

Here's hoping for a game seven.

[@MrTrueCaller619]

C's live & die by the 3s, and have the best defense I've seen in years .

[@SDesWriter]

Funny, Dallas just absolutely smoked them and Boston hasn't scored more than 107 in any game this series. It's almost like the Mavs have the better defense.....

[@jamaswoody6452]

@@SDesWriterbro what mavs had one good game bro. You’re saying the Celtics couldn’t get past 107 but they didn’t have to they beat the mavs anyway and before this the mavs had all the lower scores. Saying the mavs have better defence when they’ve had 4 games to show us and they have only shown us good defence once is crazy. You could even argue that wasn’t good defence just a bad shooting night for Boston

[@SDesWriter]

@@jamaswoody6452 You sound like a tard....stop using "Bro". Boston hasn't scored above 107 against Dallas in the Finals. That's not a bad shooting night, it's a pattern. The Mavs did have the lower scores....because they have 9 guys in their rotation and 8 of them have never been to a finals (Boston has 5 who've been to multiple CF and a Final). They played scared on offense until they got back to Dallas. Now they're playing decently on offense so if it continues, Boston can't score enough to beat them. Dallas just proved they can put up over 120 on Boston and not a SINGLE player had a big night. They just all contributed. That's the difference you're not seeing when you assume they didn't score because they just didn't feel like it. Yeah, Tatum wants to average 20ppg in the Finals (and Brown 21ppg). I'm sure that's what they've always dreamed of.

[@lancealston9588]

Bring Awful Coaching onto a video, he'll show you how to analyze film

[@gandydancer9710]

8:20 Maybe the ref isn't supposed to say you're not allowed to shoot a floater from the three point line, but Luka's happy feet don't look to me "like a floater", they look like a travel... I let this advance a little further, and I see Coach Nick picked up on that, for once.

[@kevincharles1983]

Mavs about to make history

[@auke6083]

Losing to the first team to reach 18 championships

[@jlui21]

@@auke6083 -- how about....coming down from 0-3 to lose 3-4?

[@riverd537]

If mavs win game 5 game 6 is gonna be like a game7!! And if MAVS win game 6 game 7 will be INSANE!! I hope we all get to see this...

[@Jeramithehuman]

Scott Foster aka “The Extender” definitely played a big factor early in this game

[@mcmchan1]

Just wait till I tell the Equalizer about this 😂

[@TacticalSteez]

Just like he did in game 1 right ?

[@Red4350]

Didnt they fuck over Pj Washingon in a crucial part of game 3?

[@sakamoto8354]

While he is "The Extender", losing by 38 isn't exactly him helping to extend the series.

[@loibertpableo9501]

With that lead? No.

[@wes0112]

Would love to see a 3-2 but we all know celtics in 4-1. 😂

[@relaxationmeditation499]

" Every inch counts". Thats what she said.

[@Madhamz]

Derek Lively looks like a Derek White with hair and taller

[@syferz]

It's worth noting that the Heat were down 3-0 against the Celtics and forced a game 7 just last year. It's also happened once in the finals back in 1951 with the Knicks, if Mavs pull off a win on Monday, it's going to put a lot of pressure on the Celtics in game 6, and that pressure will grow in a game 7 if that happens, by then I'd give the advantage to the Mavs. Game 5 is a must win for the Celtics, and each new game piles on the pressure for them. Likewise, elimination games are always must wins, but the Mavs are expected to lose. I do think Porzingis is the biggest factor in this series, he is by far the best big on the floor, but if he is injured, even if he plays, it might not matter.

[@masterchief7368]

It was actually the Celtics going down 3-0 and forcing a game 7 lmfao

[@arguseyed9982]

Heat vs Celtics was the other way around.

[@syferz]

@@arguseyed9982 sorry, you're right.

[@Cc3430-cj3ye]

Its scripted, all celtics players get the memo from Adam to extend the series

[@cheriparisedwards3468]

These are the worst responses ever. What serious athletes would throw a game? Never mind that you're accusing them of doing something unethical and illegal, you are calling them dumb. Any game can result in injury for a player and in a series that could be the difference between winning and losing. Just accept they got beat. And support them anyway. Go Mavs! 💙💙

[@TheGOATTee17]

I love to see the underdog win but the Celtics are closing. The Mavs hasn’t shown they can handle the heat of playing in Boston. Slowing down Kyrie takes away half their strength plus the Celtics are more efficient offensively

[@gosubilko]

I'd take a game 6 even. Just make the last 2 games more entertaining.

[@dizbetam1]

Al Hartford balls!

[@habaconia]

Can anyone else now hear an add coming a few seconds away?

[@rmsys18]

Celtics wasn't reacting enough in both offense and defense in this Game 4, unlike in Game 3...

[@jimibify]

As Luka famously said "If you don't believe you shouldn't be here".

[@welbyroberto6581]

Meanwhile in NHL, Florida is leading 3-0 playing in Edmonton and gotten slaughtered 1-8! Maybe Florida wanted to hoist the trophy back home in game 5 ? No, its Edmonton played to survive

[@Jndthree]

Do we have a series? no

[@sGzBugz]

Easy to play nice with the refs when things are going great. Will Luka play like this when things are going bad will probably make or break the next few games

[@KlayGoods123]

Don’t let us get two

[@davidf2244]

0:58 it makes no sense? How is he not open for a pass here if Tatum sees it?? Both defenders are IN THE PAINT. That's as open a corner three as you can get up fake pass bucket.

[@chrisjokuhn3968]

The 3 by Exum didn't country;)

[@turnthepage867]

Jason Kidd must be on anxiety meds. He's totally calm and collected.

[@krselj]

Isnt 8:30 a huge travel by doncic?

[@cole8957]

Luka finding out that trying on defense equals winning

[@nolanscripture]

Celtics are winning tomorrow. Too little too late for the Mavs.

[@bballbreakdown]

Probably, yep.

[@mattmmixes]

I think they can extend the series but Boston will ultimately win

[@mattschurenko3032]

They probably might win

[@lukemccracken4645]

good video but youre way too caught up about travels, especially ones that are nearing on unnoticable in real time, no one gets called for them, thats just how it is.

[@Drakholm]

While I don't think any Celtics player would ever throw a game, PLENTY in that organization would opt for conservative play over competitive risk-taking if it meant likely being crowned champions in Boston rather than Dallas. There's no conspiracy at play here- but both franchises, as well as the league at large, had a lot of $$$ to gain by not having this end in a straight sweep. Again, not saying that's (why) the blowout happened- but you're delusional if you think it wasn't a major factor.

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

Dude dallas did not play amazing, Luka was 0/8 from 3 and the mavs were up by 48 at one point. That's an insane margin of victory for not a historic performance.

[@mattschurenko3032]

So the league pressured Boston to lose this game? Get real.

[@idancemyassintothepaint7571]

​@mattschurenko3032 you're straight up braindead if you think the Celtics are getting outrebounded by 20 while at the same time the mavs go +11 in FTAs. Rebounding = effort, and that's a great way to throw a game..just don't go for boards and the other team gets an extra 10-12 possessions. Scripted as hell, even Luka not playing D in the first few games and all of a sudden figuring out is SUS.

[@Gmel405]

Lmao i love Luka, but he traveling soooooo much 😂😂 Almost always does a quick lil shuffle of his feet before he shoots

[@garebaregoof4226]

Basically Every star either travels or carries the ball on nearly every possession.

[@arguseyed9982]

@@garebaregoof4226 There`s levels to it, just like to complaining. Luka has very weak fundamentals, travels on lot of his stepbacks, switches or slides his pivot, shuffles to start a blowby. Other will have a couple per game while Luka spams them with the dozens.

[@Colin995]

I disagree with your explanation on why that wasn't a foul on Luka. Shoulders were way ahead of the feet when contact was initiated by Luka. Doesn't really matter as Luka did travel twice before that contact

[@arguseyed9982]

Its ok if that is a foul, but then why the Tatum vs Kyrie is an offensive foul? And you can take the other example when Luka did it vs Horford - Horford was slightly moving away when contact occurs, still called a foul on him. And yes, that too was a travel.

[@Colin995]

@@arguseyed9982 I meant to type wasn't not was. Should have been an offensive foul. The Tatum Kyrie one should have been a defensive foul as Kyrie wrapped his arms around Tatum a couple of times. I don't remember the Horford foul