Stephen A. thinks Kyrie Irving IS THE REASON the Mavs are down 0-2?! | First Take

[@mmmcertified9877]

Not even a few days ago people were saying "No one can stop the best backcourt ever." To where we are now 🤣

[@Tunechi65]

All hiding

[@thefpvlife7785]

I know right. Lmao

[@tongobong1]

I am here. I didn't expect such a terrible performance from Kyrie. He is nothing in comparison to what he showed against OKC and Wolves.

[@charlesyancey2994]

😂😂😂😂😂 exactly 💯

[@MikkiChavez]

NO ONE said that. They said they were the best backcourt. Nice try. Everyone talked about Celtics Defense that would stop them. Quit that false narrative

[@DJY30DSmoove]

Nah bro. Stephen A Smith been talking down on the Celtics the WHOLE playoffs. Keep that same energy

[@kevonsidek9737]

These analysts be prisoners of the moment they flip flop and switch up every game that’s why I barely watch these clowns

[@tongobong1]

He is right about Kyrie. Luka cannot beat Celtics by himself. He needs much more from Kyrie and a bit more from other players.

[@thomaslawrence9324]

He doesn’t care about the actual games dude. He is just saying things to push a narrative for views.

[@memphismadekel]

What’s crazy is SA picked the Celtics at the beginning of the year to win

[@thelastconservative]

How Is he supposed to talk down on a team who's up 2-0 and looking like they may sweep Dallas??

[@grizxwill]

The switch up is REAL!! 😂😂😂

[@Itz_Crawfish]

Yup

[@kingcheddar5966]

I said the same on my comment you took my words 😂

[@ludnqka]

he switched up like kyrie switched with someone else after minesota

[@deriktutt]

Boston is not battle tested. The East is week. Easiest path to the finals ever. 😂😂😂

[@datsapaddlin]

Bro Kyrie ain’t been playing well 😂 You have to start changing your opinion when the second best player on the team is not showing up in back to back games and they down 0-2

[@nicholassterry8103]

Why don’t we ever just give the Celtics praise for playing great defense lmao?

[@Abe90335]

Because these are wide open 3’s the Mavs are missing, 6-24 in 2 games, Celtics leaving the Mavs open on 3.

[@shyshy176]

​@@Abe90335Less than half were uncontested shots lol

[@josephdoggett8150]

They forger Celtics did this to Brooklyn with kd and kyrie just them down besides that first game kyrie dropping like 49 and they still lost think they got swept. They know kyrie brown and Tatum and al Horford

[@nosaidubor2340]

Celtics are over-rated

[@talliban7862]

@@shyshy176 those are wide open shots stats search em up shocking right

[@OGMeatball]

Man when Derrick White torching you… it’s gonna be a long night 💀

[@ZoDrama]

Facts and ppl still think Dallas has a chance with the KP injury

[@ABattocchi]

People keep saying Kyrie Irving isn't giving them enough. There is a reason for that. Jrue Holiday is a 6 time All Defensive team player. 3 time first team, and 3 time 2nd team. Guess what? He's also got a Championship ring, and his poise is showing in these finals. Keep in mind his Bucks team won their title without home court advantage. He's a winner in every way, and that's rubbing off on his teammates in the Finals!

[@marckusduverger9776]

Yeah, Jrue is a beast!

[@xMaGuSx888]

Even Brown was locking Kyrie up. I don't think people understand how good this back court defense is. Brown, White, Holiday are a problem. Tatum is no slouch either.

[@Willworld.]

Exactly!! Brown and jrue are lockdown players! Kyrie is good but these guys can guard the best

[@TDKR88]

Some ppl were questioning why he was paid so much. I think they see why now. Jrue cuts off the head of the snake and is underrated in what he can give offensively. Clerics roster is loaded from top to bottom in talent. Individual talent is great to have but when your team knows their roles and are balanced they are going to be hard to beat in a 7 game series

[@2eightfoe]

Olympic gold medalists too

[@benmorgan9748]

The final phase in Stephen A's heel turn: "And that's ultimately why I picked the Celtics to win in 4."

[@harrellwilliams5010]

No way it's a sweep, Dallas win game 3

[@stevens26]

Stephen L picked the mavs to win on Thursday and gave plenty of reasons. But the Celtics are the deeper team and kyrie hasn’t won against Boston in 11 games

[@silvergold2140]

and as usual he lied

[@DnJar]

No it's not going to be a sweep anybody who says Dallas isn't going to win two games is delusional if Dallas plays to their potential they probably won't win the series I think Boston's the better team and I think Boston will still win the series but I think it's going to go six games because what somebody who says that Dallas isn't going to win a game or two obviously you're saying Dallas is not as good as Cleveland and they're not as good as Miami cuz Cleveland and Miami each got one Victory apiece and this Dallas team is way better than those two teams so I think it's going to go six games but I do think that Boston will pull it out

[@cliffordrule19930]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOO😂😂😂😂😂

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

Kyrie looking like the Monstars took his powers in Space Jam.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kc6714]

😂😂😂😂 so true

[@nathanieldeans1226]

😂😂😂 that a good one lol

[@SquallRanger]

Omg 😂😂😂😂

[@Ontiming2023]

I never seen kyire locked down before this is a shocker especially in big moments like the finals

[@jameanderson4914]

Ben Simmons catching strays in June 😂

[@HedgeHogTail_]

The Celtics had a historically great season. Statistically one of the greatest seasons, roster is historically great. And they say “we know Boston is a good ball club” and go on to blame Dallas. Nobody was beating this Celtics team this year.

[@shiningwizard202]

Went from “best backcourt in history” to “Luka has no help” in 2 games 😂😂

[@ekwejohnson6965]

The job of an analyst isn't to predict games but to analyze it. You fans have to understand that.

[@SquidysTents]

But to be fair, most people were pumping the brakes with the “best backcourt” comment. And just because Kyrie is playing really poorly doesn’t suddenly make him a bad player, it just means he’s played two bad games. So you’re really reaching hard on this one lol

[@tigerhoods7927]

😂😂😂 don’t forget Luka is always hurt when they’re losing

[@yct2.0]

Casual comment

[@shiningwizard202]

@@SquidysTents I’m reaching hard or you’re a salty Mavs fan? 🫵😂

[@Yoyoyo731]

Whenever the Celtics play, can we STOP criticizing what the other team could’ve done and credit BOSTON for what they did?

[@kevinjones6009]

That’s exactly what I’m saying?! Just no credit for what the team is AND does when it’s supposed to!

[@kevonsidek9737]

These analysts always talk about how the other team beat themselves and instead of giving credit to the winning team just take the 28-3 super bowl for example instead of giving the pats credit all the people talked about was how the falcons choked seahawks super bowl also ppl talked about how the seahawks beat themselves instead of giving Malcom butler credit for the interception

[@snupedummy]

Yall still coming to ESPN for actual analysis and break down ?

[@regiyanto9553]

​@@kevinjones6009I think coz a lotbof people know, that Celtic has a really great team. So it is just to expect Celtic Will dominate. In other hand Dallas In underdogs so many people wonder how Dallas can beat the Celtics with that superteam

[@brianwalker88]

Because nobody likes y'all 😅😅😅

[@EricCartman3600]

That Payton Pritchard 3 at the end of the 3rd stabbed the Mavs in the heart

[@williamharris7849]

Massive, especially given the contest of Hauser missing a few threes right before that could have blown it wide open.

[@xxxxWYLDSTALLYNSxxxx]

Funny how he didn’t mean to bank it but yelling like he’s the answer when he was what like 0-8 in the Finals so far. 😂

[@Bretde1]

Yeah that was massive. It's wild how he's good for one of those every 5 or 6 games

[@PutXi_Whipped]

Literally PP’s first made shot for the series. Jordan Poole-esque

[@xMaGuSx888]

Celtics had the same exact thing happen in 22, Poole was doing the same thing making circus half court buzzer beaters.

[@oldheadradio7290]

The switch up is real😂😂

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

This is where Luka needs to learn that sometime the right play is to take over a game. Stop passing when you see everyone is flopping except you and PJ. 4 points in the fourth is unacceptable under these circumstances

[@crazycriz5000]

Luka takes TERRIBLE shots at times and Boston is living with them. Luka also plays way too much for the whistle and cries to the ref.

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

@@crazycriz5000 sure just as much as any superstar. The real issue is Boston has somehow taken away the lobs and Lukas passing/facilitation has been uncharacteristically underwhelming. Kyrie has been nonexistent and the role players have been missing wide open shots. Added to the fact that Luka has been injured through this entire run and you have a recipe for disaster. Boston didn’t have the greatest game on either end so I’m not willing to give them majority of the credit although they had some great defensive plays. Mavericks are literally beating themselves right now.

[@arkadiuszrogala1359]

Definitely wasn’t expecting such a scoring drop off in the second half; but he’s already hurt, now they’re making him carry all the offense with nobody stepping up. It’s looking bad for the Mavs so far

[@Alberto-xz7th]

​@@crazycriz5000 He had 31 points in 21 shots

[@crazycriz5000]

@@presidentialkingdom2201 Soo, just because Luka is a superstar gives him the freedom to take any type of terrible shot and not be judged for it? Are superstars also supposed to get dumb turnovers? Are superstars also supposed to have terrible defense? I’m sick of these excuses people keep making for Luka. He is making terrible decisions.

[@Mon3ymike90]

It’s because the Celtics are the best team in the NBA. It’s not that complicated.

[@kingcheddar5966]

Facts

[@Itz_Crawfish]

Yup

[@HulkHogan0811]

Agreed , It makes no sense why people are confused about this.

[@klemziusklm7248]

well i didnt see any dominance 2nd game so we shall see !

[@BernardBrunu1]

No one was saying that, heading into this finals. People said the Celtics could only beat injured teams

[@WesJenkins518]

Stephen A, it's simple, just say Celtics are a better team. That's it bro. Simple and easy.

[@der6519]

He picked the Mavs so his ego wouldn't let him admit that.

[@piplonf8591]

How can ppl not see this😂 they don’t even need anyone scoring 30 for the Celtics

[@Rushking20]

Mavs fans was talking crazy saying mavs in 5 lmao

[@solidsnake8331]

Kyrie about to go off next game

[@erikk1]

like this isn’t rocket science😭

[@Zenki8118]

The Celtics are still winning with Tatum struggling shooting & missing a lot of open shots. Dallas is in deep trouble now.

[@RiruKrypto_]

Plus the Celtics are undefeated on the road this playoffs, it's a scary sight as Dallas fans but they deserved to be humbled after trash talking the Celtics saying the were going to repeat their failures and not show up. lol

[@gardenia4882]

Celtics are that deep. If one of the starting 5 are off, the others can easily carry. That's the good thing about celtics. Their game plan is geared for everyone on the team to shine, not being completely dependent on one or two people. A proper team. ☘️☘️☘️

[@crsolrac]

Tatum not getting his while every one else is benefits the Celtics.

[@Djalexander0521]

JT is struggling shooting that’s it!!!! Defense rebounding passing is A+

[@renardjohnson8166]

Sometimes a team is just better and Boston is a better team

[@seanjones8284]

Expecting two players to beat a whole team Is crazy

[@purplesky4157]

Tbh it is possible if kyrie scored just 23-25 they woulda won. That’s not too far fetched when it comes to kyrie. Thing is Celtics are in his head crazy.

[@BigC-vi9jq]

Facts

[@DTS4l317]

Nah stg what happened to the rest of the team. They love to hate on they own people. Crazy !!!

[@zambrogue136]

🤣😂

[@kc6714]

If we would’ve made our free throws or made half of our 3s then we could’ve actually won. Right now it looks like it’s all up to one player tho smh.

[@mxp6725]

Hats off to Mazulla man using the analytics and playing the numbers game has really worked for the Celtics and they have the players to do it 💯

[@CG-zm4nz]

Nah the coach trash the players are just very good and been here before he still playing Hauser and KP was limping around he did not call timeout again

[@mxp6725]

@@CG-zm4nz Mazulla is an analytics guy and you can watch JJ Reddick talk about it in his podcast. Yes he has the players but if you don’t put your guys in the right position it doesn’t matter how good your players are. Phil Jackson had Jordan, Pippen, Rodman and top role players on the Bulls. Is Phil Jackson a trash coach because he last time I checked he’s arguably the greatest basketball coach of all time

[@AlexandruChirita-nb9vs]

​@@mxp6725 exactly! J kidd is a bad coach. Put mazulla on Mavs ,heck even JJ Reddick and Mavs win. J kidd 🗑️

[@AlexandruChirita-nb9vs]

J kidd has no impact on his player

[@mxp6725]

@@AlexandruChirita-nb9vs It’s all about getting the right coach for the personnel. Mazulla wouldn’t mesh well with the Mavs and their personal because Mavs can’t switch everything for one. Mazulla would work well on a team like the Timberwolves

[@OGGOAT23]

Kyrie" it's on all of us" it's on you bro

[@zombiebadboy1]

Ffs. Really ?😂

[@facereality0007]

💯

[@JacksonWalter735]

Honestly I think the Boston fans got into his head. He's losing his dribbles, missing open shots, and throwing ridiculous turnovers. I haven't seen Kyrie like this all playoffs. Hopefully he can step up and play better now that they're heading back to Dallas. The Celtics won't keep missing open 3s and I doubt Luka will shoot something like 11 out of 15 before the Celtics started going on runs in the 3rd quarter to even keep the Mavs in the game. If Kyrie can't play better then the Mavs have no shot against the Celtics.

[@elislifestyle4605]

Not it’s not all on kyrie you sound dumb

[@elislifestyle4605]

9 turnovers from Luka? Everyone missing fts including the best player missing two straight! Everyone has a part

[@jeremymarable3657]

This Celtics team reminds of the Billups led Pistons teams. They don't care who scores.

[@xman9190]

Oh yes they do. Tatum took 22 shots in Game 2, he just didn't make them.

[@brucescott4261]

​@@xman9190 ...Basketball is still a team sport!

[@PuertoVerdean]

@@xman9190 Luka needed 26 shots to score 32 and is a terrible defender

[@BuGGy2DaB]

Media hate the Celtics now they’re 2-0 the narrative changed real quick.

[@Steve-k8x]

Im so sick of the national media and their bullshht predictions for engagement. No longer falling for it

[@XxTesla21xX]

Yet here you are giving them views and comments

[@JackTray]

​@@XxTesla21xXquit crying

[@chillyoungapex8545]

Bruh it’s just a prediction chill 😂

[@cmpunk61974]

Bro is putting a comment here and prob gonna watch the next video lol and also the likes he got are sheep too​@@XxTesla21xX

[@cmpunk61974]

​@@JackTrayi think u put the wrong person there lol

[@freematic]

NOBODY MENTIONED THE MISSED FREE THROWS LOL

[@danielobyrne1570]

Luka did. 0:43

[@KG-qm7pb]

Literally first 10 seconds

[@freematic]

@@danielobyrne1570 talking bout the guys on the panel. Not Luka.

[@christiandeausen5820]

It was the freethrows

[@qualinteranzy7948]

Luka shooting 42% from the line 😂😂😂😂he's always been a shaky ft shooter yall jist overlooked it

[@dovsdont1706]

You’re looking at one of the best defensive backcourts of ALL TIME 😤✊🏾

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

Reminds me of the showitme Lakers backcourt of Micheal Cooper and Byron Scott, just relentless and go after everything... Then at the 3 JB is one of the best on ball defenders at that spot... Mavs don't have enough firepower to counter this defense.

[@hunter_756]

jayson tatum as a superstar according to all nba offensive 1st team is shooting the worst i have ever seen a superstar shoot in the nba finals, boston up 2-0 goes to show just how unstoppable as a team these guys truly are.

[@gerimayawhyte154]

Let's just call it what it is. Jaylen Brown and Derek white have completely gotten Kyrie Irving off his rhythm. When he makes a move and he creates separation, he seems almost surprised to have space, and on the flip when he penetrates to the basket he's looking over his shoulder all the time.

[@ricardocarter6577]

Last time I checked this a team sport.

[@DillaDonuts]

Well from watching the media I would've thought it was a 2v2 tournament the way they were talking about basketball all year long... pretty sad the way we talk about the nba nowadays

[@kunaldutta1982]

This right here💯. People don't get that even the best have bad games, depends on the whole team and the devil's in every small detail.

[@Boomi_Dog]

It’s Kyrie’s fault

[@piiictures]

Yeah can Kyrie and helping the team lol

[@Dizzy808]

@@Boomi_Dog lol

[@tigerhoods7927]

lol let me guess he going say Kyrie just needs to retire and focus on other stuff in his life

[@BaithNa]

No but it wouldn't be a bad idea since he's rehabbed his image.

[@solidsnake8331]

Kyrie stupid af in real life. Let's be honest

[@zombiebadboy1]

Pahahahahahaha yeah I can see it coming

[@QuanPookie]

Yeah like whatever weird stuff he’s using.

[@robertspivey4631]

Stephen A. jumped on the Celtics bandwagon right after game 1. He talked trash about them up until then.

[@weaponxd253]

Would him admitting he was wrong make you feel that much better ?

[@jodygetbuckets5085]

This mavs team is special they find a way to win everytime. I believe they can turn it around once kyrie gets his groove back.

[@suaveuh720]

love when these 3 guys come together 💯😭🔥

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

The problem is that people wanted Boston to lose this game, and when the Mavericks are losing they forget that the game plan is to have Luka and Kyrie play one-on-one and dispel the rest of the performances from everyone else. They also forget that Jason Tatum is playing great outside of scoring because the Mavericks swarmed him every time he went to drive. Kidd is a liar talking about JB being the best player when he continuously sends three players to Jayson Tatum knowing that there will be an open shooter or cutter

[@MangoTroubles-007]

You talk too much Celtics are just the better team

[@JQUE94]

Kidd tried to play a mind game brotha. Not much more to it

[@adeadele-nz6xt]

Celtics vs Wolves would hve been a better finals imo . Right now am seeing a gentle man sweep. Celtics playing like they want it more .

[@GurtonBuster07]

He lied to play the mind game. Not much more to it

[@Hiipower23]

I wanted Boston to lose but clearly they are the better team

[@thedude-nf1uf]

Not me. Not me. Thats social media, not me. You cant make this up😂

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

None of this makes any sense. Everyone is saying Kyrie just has to level his game up as if the game plan isn't to let donicic and Irving go one-on-one and keep everyone else at bay. Also, JT has been incredible outside of scoring, especially when you consider that Jason Kidd - for all his talk about Jaylen Brown being the best Celtic - sends three players to Jayson Tatum when he drives

[@marckusduverger9776]

If the gameplay is to let Luka & Kyrie go one-on-one & keep everyone else at bay. Luka’s playing great, Kyrie still has to play well if the Celtics are literally giving them the opportunities. You have to make the other team think they need a new strategy but you can’t do that when only Luka of the 2 has played well

[@Ondisside]

I would just let tatum try to score then because he can’t hit a layup

[@sergiodiaz2886]

Kyrie is getting isos and clamped up what are you talking about lmao has the thing they aren’t even doubling him, they are just guarding him

[@ericsellers1143]

And he can smile bro everyone isn’t the same

[@mrlevarj]

Maad respect for taking accountability. No discussion needed. Two top teams executing and going all out! Even with the mistakes....love to see it! Nothing worse than boring non-competitive Finals!

[@joboee]

Celtics have been the best team all year and the Mavs just don't match up well against them. Really the only chance the Mavs have is getting hot from three, which is likely not going to happen for 4 wins

[@MythicMindScape21]

I don't know why I watch these shows, I mean a week ago all them were picking the Mavs, now it's all 'the celtics are too deep' 'too experienced' . Where was all this last week? I mean, brother at that bar can pick as well as these guys, how you get to be an expert on this stuff?

[@markmelillo5699]

im certain they picked the mavs to get people to bet on the mavs and it kind of worked. i heard something like 89 percent of bets were on the mavs to win the series

[@TheOldSchoolGamer93]

​@@markmelillo5699damm that's a heavy accusation lol

[@Mirage475]

ESPN is in cahoots with gambling partners and wanted the public to pick the mavericks so the bookies could make money knowing Boston is a much better team

[@flyingspacerock8968]

I agree. They just KNEW the West was the Best Division. Now they Are ALL scrambling to save face. Too late

[@zambrogue136]

You forgot the best part, wait until Kyrie wins GM 3 or ties the series lol.

[@elliswilliams8487]

Jru holiday finna be hall of famer with that defense and his championship/finals experience if he impacts winning at that clip they’re gonna have to make the case for his jacket

[@HookahDoncic98]

He’s older than Kyrie playing like he’s much younger😂

[@exit_da_god5288]

You forget what Jimmy did to jrue last year? lol smh

[@skywalker2676]

@@exit_da_god5288yea and what’s Jimmy doing where his ring lmaoo

[@exit_da_god5288]

@@skywalker2676 cop out to dismiss how Jimmy abused him last year. Basketball is a team game they are throwing multiple defenders on Kyrie let’s not act like jrue could ever clamp him on every possession that’s just not possible. The bucks are cowards they left jrue out to hang unlike Boston where he’s getting help and switching on and off. Maybe if Giannis or khris helped and gave jrue a break here and there but nope and we saw what happened.

[@RiruKrypto_]

@@exit_da_god5288 now you can sit and watch these Celtics get that ring before Jimmy Butler. lol

[@TaeMinLee22]

This might be the first time Perk has hit the nail on the head everytime 😂

[@kingshaun1107]

It’s crazy how fast they switched up on kyrie and Dallas

[@Mr.HoodStew]

Why would anyone trade Jrue Holiday?

[@AlejandroMeza-ub8gb]

For dame dolla

[@marckusduverger9776]

Honestly it was because the Bucks needed Jrue to step up as No. 2 to Giannis when Middleton was out & he’s just not consistent offensively, even as the No. 3 option sometimes they needed a bit more from him offensively. With that said they also traded him because he was the most valuable player not named Giannis for the Bucks at that point. They traded defense for offense since Giannis as great as he is, isn’t exactly a closer. Now on defense the Bucks can get smoked though, so it’s just a weird trade. Who knew that trading Jrue, Boston would pick him & Porzingis up for so little in hindsight

[@Pswayze23]

​@@marckusduverger9776If anything they should have probably traded Middleton. Hes a good shooter, but he gets hurt a lot, and isn't as impactful a defender or overall scorer.

[@2aw790]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Pswayze23they wouldn’t have been able to get dame if they traded Middleton, jrue had and still has much more value than middleton

[@alfieb6711]

@@marckusduverger9776100% Jrue is a vital piece in a championship team I just don’t think he’s a 2nd option on a winning side maybe 3rd/4th like in Milwaukee and now in Boston

[@tatiabril-k4h]

LUKA is playin by himself, his team is missing

[@kingcheddar5966]

Waaah cry me a river

[@drakotv9240]

Luka literally gave up 4th quarter his body language said it all

[@USAHD1844]

Was gassed lol ​@@drakotv9240

[@WesJenkins518]

But y'all said Luka Special will shutdown Celtics?

[@himothytimothy8991]

He need to stick some defense

[@millercmdn]

SAS switched up QUICK

[@landjmack2263]

he couldn't wait

[@girlsluvunheard6292]

but what did he say wrong..

[@edgarliceaga6281]

Why is ppl taking away the defense from Boston and the way they are moving the ball? They are a good team

[@cedricnoldonjr2423]

Rebounds and defensive breakdowns

[@baiteme]

Whats even scarier is that Jayson Tatum hasnt even had a game this playoffs where he goes absolute ham. Be warned Dallas...a 40 piece from JT is on it's way. Guaranteed.

[@JasonHebert]

This is Tatums problem. He is a folder in big moments 90 percent of the time. It's why we lost the last few years and I always said we needed to bring someone in to have a chance. Porzingis was the move JT is the anti Larry Bird, Ton Brady, MJ, Bill Russell- Great but folds in big moments

[@rastaman7140]

Ah, JT ain’t dropping a 40 piece, JB has more of a chance of dropping a 40 piece than JT.

[@docrakidocraki8067]

@@JasonHeberthe’s basically James harden. MVP caliber player in regular season. But in key playoffs or finals situations he’s much less of a player

[@nicke260]

If Tatum scores 40 Boston will lose.

[@johnwaldo6758]

I could see a 30 piece they way the mavs been playing he don’t have to drop 40

[@BaithNa]

Steph and Klay actually beat Boston in the finals That's the greatest offensive back court of all time, the guys who win championships.

[@SALIMdagodakaHarryAllen]

😂😂😂😂 stop living in the past

[@bulletheat4u846]

Hey remember when klay shot 0-10 in an elimination game? 😂😂

[@pablodiaz7748]

Why can’t they just say the Celtics defense is relentless. That’s it

[@DnJar]

Boston is better yes but it most likely will be Celtics in 6

[@tj1338]

Sing that tune when Kyrie get hot

[@LALakers4life34]

@@DnJarMavs ain’t winning 💩

[@clsupreme7408]

I've been wondering pretty much all post season why Tim Hardaway Jr hasn't been playing???

[@killz954]

All this focus on the scoring, but I can’t even begin to list every way Boston is smoking them. It’s literally every single way

[@brandonb2375]

Luka’s defense was worse than Irving’s shooting last night. But they’re not gonna do in depth analysis on that.

[@purplesky4157]

No it wasn’t Luka defense wasn’t great but not as bad as yall making it seem. In and Tatum gonna cook most people in the league.

[@hamilgregorio1451]

Those 4 steals that Luka got are 4 turnovers for the Celtics

[@harrymail7]

That's total nonsense. He got a little gassed in the 4th and got cooked a little. They lost by 7. If Kyrie hits an efficient 25/30 even with Lukas defense they win that game 100%

[@srhodes6963]

Definitely wasn't sliding his feet much on most plays. Did some good occasionally, but Tatum was just running right past him most of the game

[@MichealLee__]

@@purplesky4157 Luka 8 turnovers can’t guard chair the referee helped him get free throws to bail out the media Luka don’t have no help 😂

[@w00deey12]

Maxi Kleber is averages 4.4 ppg this season, 6.7 ppg career. What exactly does SAS expect him to contribute?

[@992porter]

That’s what I was thinking. Lol he a below average role player. Yes he can play better but he not scoring 15 a night

[@shawnchia3611]

Kleber is total garbage out there. Kyrie also basically shoot the Mavs outta the game. If not for Luka’s heroics, the Mavs prolly lost by 20 points

[@eobardjohn]

Kleiber has a shoulder injury as well. SAS needs to do better investigative journalism to find these things out (this is not an excuse for Kleiber either)

[@I.am_Groot]

Dude has been on the floor way too much Dallas obviously hasn't given him a green light to shoot and his defense isn't making a big impact so I am scratching my head also

[@BaithNa]

He's barely even played in the playoffs 😂

[@alanbrown3172]

SAS was LITERALLY just praising this man last week,

[@Tunechi65]

They switch literally every show. They must think we have short term memory

[@micah4494]

His not lying though, Kyrie has been a no show these past 2 games. Luka is carrying them hard right now

[@eliblackwell4806]

Kyrie was playin good last week now he's not..i don't see what's so hard to comprehend if yu actually watching the games

[@Random_001]

So u want him to praise kyrie all year even if he plays bad? Lol

[@jth2039]

@@eliblackwell4806 exactly, Ky is playing terrible now. What do yall want him to say

[@jxypierre]

Klebur out here air balling open 3’s lol

[@osamaobama3654]

Celtics spent well this season. Game 1 Portsingis. Game 2 Jrue holiday

[@notacat7127]

Pritchard and Sam need to step up shooting if they can remotely shoot better we can definitely close out strong in this series

[@kevinjones6009]

Hauser needed to knock down those shots

[@Sierra-Whiskey22]

Hauser needs to learn to pass the ball, not just lob up 3s every time he touches the ball.

[@notacat7127]

@@Sierra-Whiskey22 that’s facts but if he makes all the open looks he gets it’s going to be a nightmare for Dallas

[@damienarce9326]

Was the crowd loud enough for you kyrie 😂😂

[@datsapaddlin]

Luka needs to post have you seen me posters all over Dallas with Kyrie’s face on it.

[@kmo1765]

That's true Luka probably should post more but Boston isn't playing defense the way Minnesota did.

[@repentyasharahla7632]

Luka needs to play better. Three points in the forth quater and scoring below your season average isn’t going to cut it. I need 40 and 15 from Luka. He’s the leader of the team forget all that trying to pass the Buck to Kyrie the media is doing.

[@thialhoinj1971]

​Luka is averaging 31 with great efficiency. He has been the best player in these finals. ​@@repentyasharahla7632

[@GurtonBuster07]

lmfaooooooo KZbin commentators be like

[@Mac11Mike]

​@@repentyasharahla7632 what about Luka's turnovers? They refuse to acknowledge he has almost 20 turnovers in 2 games.

[@1221Flash]

That open intro sounded like Mark was running for president when he mentioned SBMM statement 😂

[@lucaso1579]

Saw a comment that said “Not even a few days ago people were saying ‘No one can stop the best back court ever’ To where we are now I’ve never said that but I do agree with them and to stay ten toes on that, no one is really stopping them…it’s just Kyrie stopping himself. If you watch how kyrie plays during the regular season in general no one can definitely say they can “lockdown” kyrie. Idk if it’s nerves of him playing his old team or the pressure and narrative but If he even play his slightly regular self they can win it.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Kyrie hitting every combo in his bag just to pass out back to the perimeter or take a contested 2. that’s the most skilled player ever tho

[@Tunechi65]

He spends so much energy dancing with the basketball

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

He's being guarded by maybe the best backcourt in the game, Jrue and White, JB @ the 3 is one of the best on ball defenders @ that spot, then there's Porziingis and Horford clogging the middle up.... Kyrie did miss a bunch of open look shots he normally makes though, but this Celtics defense is on some killa bees sh*t, I mean they're absolutely swarming the ball and Kyrie..

[@soda8736]

Steph is more skilled

[@UzixCarti]

Why is Tim Hardaway not getting PT? He had a 40 pt game this season. 😭

[@nuTHoUseRaDiO1]

U might see Hardaway game 3

[@marckusduverger9776]

Yeah he should get some time, I know he’s kind of hot & cold but when he gets hot the Mavs look awesome!

[@jeremymarable3657]

I think he is either still hurt or conditioning isn't there. He missed time due to injury.😊😊

[@kmtvs]

He be playing sorry asf sometimes

[@ogeakuche5530]

Beats me

[@R-SUPREME]

Jrue Holiday is a lockdown defender. He has Kyrie padlocked.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AnthonyMack-mw1oj]

Remember Boston fans same thing make you laugh same thing make you cry. And I am Miami heat fan for life

[@charleshill8413]

As a Mavs fan, Man the truth hurts. All of them are right

[@ramyawitazaicgjcgadsden4007]

Respect….

[@imtaykeith]

Yall picked the Mav before the series start, now yall switching up😂

[@shawnchia3611]

Nah they all hope Mavs win cos Celts has a very easy run and got lucky with Pacers gifting them the first game in their series

[@robertspivey4631]

Truth

[@BaithNa]

Have you heard of the scientific method? New evidence was presented so new conclusions should be made. Stay in school, kid.

[@togstags1286]

@@BaithNa yeah scientific method this.... kyrie is 0-10 against the celtics before the finals.... mavs was destroyed by the celtics 119-110 and 138-110 this season... celtics is 23-7 against western conference teams this season... they freaking won 64 games this year.... #1 defence this playoff... if you are a competent analyst, you don't pick mavs winning this series, well unless you hate the celtics to the core...

[@marcusnoel698]

How did they switch up lol they’re analyzing what they saw

[@moonvenerable7897]

Here we go again💀

[@hermonymusofsparta]

And once again we see that the media knows nothing about the subject they're talking about.

[@I.am_Groot]

And once again we see Kyrie ain't THAT GUY

[@kevinmoore7799]

Nah, all three was spot on with their analysis on this one

[@elislifestyle4605]

@@I.am_Grootor kyrie is adjusting to this defense

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"I'm not going to put off tomorrow for what I can accomplish today" 💯

[@GreedyManGaming]

Celtics could sweep the Mavs and they’ll focus more on the Mavs playing bad as opposed to the Celtics being great

[@blasianbombflower8828]

Told y’all they going scapegoat Kyrie 😂

[@Ray1T0__]

You must not be watching the series. It’s 100% on kyrie!

[@Ondisside]

Something tells me race is influencing your opinion on this one lol

[@westburns24]

You want your team to win in the finals tell Stephen a smith not to pick them

[@onidtubes]

Styles makes fights . That is why Denver would have been a tougher matchup for the Celtics. Mavs better win the next two games , otherwise we will have seen the most boring finals ever.

[@aaronapplewhite6334]

I dont understand how it's any less boring then what the Warriors did to the Celtics 2 years ago

[@onidtubes]

@@aaronapplewhite6334 That series was clearly,.exciting and fun, whether you were a fan of either team.

[@mrbingo7564]

@@aaronapplewhite6334Dallas not GSW. Keep believing 2 players are going to beat 6-7 guys who can’t put up 20 because Dallas defense so bad vs a Boston team

[@docrakidocraki8067]

@@aaronapplewhite6334well because the warriors are at least very fun to watch. Boston is not as dynamic as the warriors.

[@GurtonBuster07]

lol bro relax 😭 he wasn’t saying the mavs were coming back just that this series is over

[@armandchargois5733]

Love watching Jrue “Money” Holiday! He’s the reason Boston won last night! Kudos Jrue!!!

[@gseric4721]

People so easily forget that 80% of this Celtics core has been in the playoffs for 4 seasons, and also has Finals experience. That is some huge team chemistry. I still expect Dallas to do better game 3 though.

[@samushunter0048]

Kyrie can't get a break from SAS rants smh.

[@BaithNa]

Then he needs to play better. He went from the second best player in any series, behind Luka to an absolute liability on both sides of the floor due to his lack of size

[@Mirage475]

@@BaithNaHe’s not going to play better. He never should’ve stepped on Lucky. 0-12 and counting

[@robertjohnson1397]

Dallas defense doesn’t rotate very well. They seem a big slow they seem out of shape.

[@ElzRayEks]

Luka had 8 turnovers and kyrie in jail, but they're the best back court ever. SMH 😒 People are putting their feet in their mouth.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gjwaters]

Live by the three, die by the three!

[@saysuhmi]

The switch up be quick.

[@bradleydavis2500]

Luka is playing by himself 5 V 1

[@xman9190]

And the Mavs are playing 4 on 5 on defense.

[@alienRezdent]

Again SAS where is MONICA MCNUTT??? 😤😤😤😤Don't make that mistake SAS do not fire her.

[@19934]

I think he got perk on because his beef with Lebron right now! Watch he will be on first take way more than usual. Ratings 🔼

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

Hardaway Jr probably was the necessary addition for three-point purposes alone in hindsight

[@BaithNa]

His knees are bad, he wouldn't be able to hold up on the defensive end and the Celtics will target him

[@hamilgregorio1451]

​@dr2759And hes too weak if they breathe on him he flails he could only finish at the rim if he's wide open

[@Melodyanimals]

People keep saying Kyrie Irving isn't giving them enough. There is a reason for that. Jrue Holiday is a 6 time All Defensive team player. 3 time first team, and 3 time 2nd team.

[@TySwank]

Perk spoke straight facts about Jason Kidd!!

[@mrdmajor]

"Don't credit the opposing defense and the coaches, disrespectfully blame the player for engagement and ratings" -ESPN "Yes massa" -SAS😃💰

[@dettol3647]

Luka scoring 30 and giving up 50 on the defensive end

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juicebarr]

Disregard Luka being a liability on defense while shooting his team out of the game at pivotal points. Agent Smith speaks only for his plantation zaddy. Agreed, Ky has to improve his play for them to be competitive.

[@Ondisside]

If kyrie just hit his open shots they’d prob be up 2-0.

[@andrewmbaba7608]

@@Ondisside lol no; Mavs weren't winning Game 1. 1-1 is the best case scenario.

[@juicebarr]

@@Ondisside Luka has to pass the ball 1st.

[@Ondisside]

@@juicebarr luka and kyrie are scorers/playmakers, only one of them is doing their job

[@juicebarr]

@@Ondisside You should get your numbers having the ball 75% of the time. 2pts in the 2nd half will deliver a loss. The playmaker didn't make plays.

[@TrellRachi_]

Perk be speaking hard facts sometimes

[@mikezayas324]

These people act as if Kyrie isn’t trying, the reason he’s not looking great is the Celtics D , that’s part of the game.

[@abtocool6350]

He’s also 2-17 on open looks in this series. Besides the turnovers from him in isolation all the shots kyrie took were makeable shots for him besides the one over Pritchard that was heavily contested with another defender coming which is still a shot that he can make.

[@Ondisside]

Yeah let’s give the Celtics d credit for missing open looks makes sense

[@abtocool6350]

@@Ondisside its a little bit of both but 2-17 on open looks is crazy though.

[@drakotv9240]

So Luka playing like he gave up in the 4th not being talked about n throwing up bs shots is hilarious

[@franzchuongco]

No because he is still the best player in the Finals.

[@ButteryAssNigga]

We all know why you cant be critical about him

[@inlivingcolor...abroad6099]

Maybe b/c without him it’s not even game? He dropped 32pt triple double while his “co-star” dropped 16 like he is a role player.

[@lovenfun497]

Nope because they dnt want to put a microscope on him. The media rly be persuading ppls minds

[@mrbingo7564]

@@franzchuongcobest offense while giving up 50 on defense 🧐 not the best player best offense but then again he hold the ball so much so long no one really has time to do anything

[@Ericrawnsley]

Kyrie cares more about what he's going to wear and say at the postgame press conference than he does about the actual game.

[@hamilgregorio1451]

He's not hungry and he brought his Celtic hex🤞🏻 with him and he's over rated and exposed, but wow he's some articulate speaker 🤌🏻

[@MichealLee__]

@@hamilgregorio1451racist words

[@johnpearson6245]

I ain’t a Stephan A fan but that was hilarious 😂 😂😂

[@Rome_22]

That crowd was tough on Kyrie. I think the next 2 games he will go off.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Best player in the finals goes Luka then probably 6 Celtics players in a row before u get to another Mav and I don't even think that Mav is Kyrie

[@kingcheddar5966]

Luka is going to cancun best players dont do that

[@Mike-ud6hd]

@@kingcheddar5966 Best players win with no help? Since when? Luka is on his own rn

[@notacat7127]

@@Mike-ud6hdbut the trade deadline made them light years better

[@brandan5732]

@@Mike-ud6hd modern nba fans are so cancerous man lol. its only about chips and not even on the right players

[@aaronapplewhite6334]

​@@Mike-ud6hddon't respond to this dude. there have been many times where the best player in the series has lost