When History Repeats Itself In The NBA Finals

[@OMGFrijoles]

Celtics making Uncle Drew look like D'Angelo Russel out there.

[@Monmonfg]

He has a new uncle, uncle Jrue owning him now 😂 scoring at will while clamping their a$$ down

[@Andy_Babb]

Looked more like the broken version of Kemba Walker… hopefully he stays sucking.

[@Andy_Babb]

@@MonmonfgBro. F-cking nailed it. I want an Uncle Jrue T-shirt. I feel like I need to make one.

[@jayash2957]

Dlo is a good player so not sure what this is supposed to mean

[@OMGFrijoles]

@@jayash2957 You're a clown who thinks Dlo is a good player, so you know exactly what this is supposed to mean.

[@MrLurchsThings]

C’s have finally learned that if 3’s arent falling, then drive to the paint.

[@Philyshark7]

yes, and this is the worst we are gonna shoot this series and we still won

[@jordan_unbound870]

I think they always knew. I just don't think they wanted to exert the energy consistently knowing they wanted to be fully ready for the finals and/or tougher matchups

[@hungo7720]

Jrue Holiday was a phenomenal two-way player which is instrumental in the Celtics clinching the victory. Though I am a Mavs fan, I have to acknowledge that the Celtics have outperformed the Mavs both offensively and defensively in the first 2 games. We will be back in Dallas for game 3 and the series is not over yet.

[@PrivilegeYT]

KP also a huge problem. he covers your offense and your defense has nothing on him. auto buckets when he's playing

[@GTNover]

Jrue Holiday has statistically been the best player on the team. Followed very closely by Brown.

[@Don_Kee]

​@@PrivilegeYTKP was a huge problem in game 1 but not so much game 2. Might not even play game 3 since he tweaked his leg again.

[@TheDumbassJunior]

What will it take to beat the Celtics if you can't beat them when they shoot 25% from 3

[@tidritblag9877]

@@Don_Keehe was a massive problem In game two and it was already announced he’s playing game 3

[@CoolHandLuke196]

as a mavs fan, the mavs were never in control at any time and never felt like they had a chance

[@alexmason5521]

For real. The only reason the score was close was poor shooting by Boston which you can’t count on.

[@theronharris6961]

Boston 4-0!!!! A peterroll!!!😂😂😂

[@briankunkel2754]

Yea... this is so true. But they say the playoffs start when someone wins on the road

[@Absynthe23]

Mavs got a lot of deadweight in the rotation. Kleber and Josh Green gives you absolutely nothing. THJ, who's supposedly your best shooter, is unplayeable. DJJ is being asked to play a bigger role offensively without the skills to match. It's all Luka and a little bit of PJ.

[@learn905]

@@briankunkel2754 if celtics win the next one its over. noone comes back from 0-3. the start may be the end.

[@alpha_2_agonist]

The mavs other than Luka shot 12% from 3 and they were wide open shots 3s too. It's not like mavs are shooting 50% from 3. Mavs can play better too.

[@skipsayless4537]

Theyre toast

[@michaelahurt]

But they were wide open for a reason. If you're a Mavs fan, I mean, hey, PJ shot 47% in round 2. Even a broken clock is right twice a day so you just hope the shooting variance gods smile upon you. But as an unbiased observer, with the exception of Kyrie, those guys are shooting poorly because they are average or below average shooters taking shots they aren't _comfortable_ taking

[@ChristisLord242]

Reason why it should be the thunder and not the Mavs

[@colbyscott8545]

@@ChristisLord242 Thunder lost womp womp

[@AchillesWrath1]

Kyrie has to play better than 12 and 16 points through the first 2 games. They're gonna need someone else to score more than just Luka putting up 30 points a game. Dallas needs them both to score 30 plus the contribution of PJ scoring 17 like he did in game 2. And shoot freethrows better.

[@Mitch_Feral]

Holiday is merciless, I knew he was good, but I didnt understand just how good.

[@Ironfangzu]

How good? Did you know he has scored 51 points in one game? He is NOT Marcus Smart, lol

[@michaelahurt]

The fact he doesn't have to carry as much water on offense leaves so much more energy for everything else But credit to him because most guys don't actually reapply all that energy to other areas. Or are well rounded enough to do it. He's amped up his off ball cutting, rebounding and he's playing BY FAR the best help defense of his career

[@G-DS413]

I hated him for being so good when he was playing for Milwaukee. It was a dumb move to trade for Lillard.

[@michaelahurt]

@@G-DS413 Mostly because they just slotted Dame into Jrue's role which was like trying to fit a circle into a triangle shaped hole If they had actually tried to build a team around Dame & Giannis they would have been fine. And still might be. Minnesota looked awful in year one and everyone wrote them off too. And they still lose in round 1 if they don't make the trade because Giannis was out As good as Jrue is, he's not _remotely_ close to as good as Damian Lillard as a primary ball handler and scorer. Although the fact Giannis doesn't actually want to set screens -- I feel like the people in that organization should have known that before agreeing to a trade that relied on Giannis being Draymond Green

[@Mitch_Feral]

@@G-DS413 One of the worst trades I've ever seen, honestly.

[@reyjgonzales2130]

One thing that the Mavs tried to use to counter Tatum on Gafford is a "Gortat Screen" in an empty side pick and roll. Saw one during the first quarter. Thought they were gonna do it frequently but they forgot it somehow. Luka had a clear lane and scored easily on that play.

[@Anthonydu01630]

Yeah Lively also tried it at the end but he made an offensive foul 😂

[@michaelahurt]

Yeah this is where Boston's experience and discipline are most evident. Dallas can get them either something, they talk about what the adjustment is, and it just doesn't really happen again.

[@samueltong8061]

Literally was wondering when the next video was and this shows up. Love and respect 🙏

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate the support!

[@MD-rd8vt]

Awful Coaching called your ass out

[@Chimmzz-k4k]

When my girl said you sound like hiccup from httyd. I can’t unhear it anymore 😂

[@HoopVenue]

So many have said this but I can’t hear it 😭

[@Hiyaaydi]

You are right! He does sound like Hiccup

[@akwesirobinson1710]

Jaylen brown been playing effient basketball on offense and defense and he particularly been a monster on defense.Tatum scoring inefficiently but doing everything else elite and jrue play elite off ball offense and elite on ball and off ball defense same with white and when porzingis is playing he is a Elite rim protection elite Foote spacer for a big and he and elite post player this is a bad match for the mavs

[@stevencaples8268]

If Luka had the games Tatum is having it would be “he’s finding ways to win other than scoring” “he’s gotta get others involved if he’s not on”

[@MethMan11]

Jayson Tatum is lowkey becoming underrated but yall aren't ready for that 🤷‍♂️

[@HoopVenue]

Tatum video tomorrow!

[@SOURJDADDY]

MY KING

[@liellis5]

People only look at the box scores!

[@superxbeast6819]

Jayson Tatum is lowkey not underrated. For years now he has been known to be the best player on the Celtics and has gotten the nod of respect from the media . Now Jaylen brown has shown that he’s the best player on the team. he’s the one now thats highkey underrated.

[@timsweeney684]

@@superxbeast6819Jaylen brown is the leader that’s clear, but he still isn’t the best player. Tatum commands way too much attention on offense. No one else gets defended like he does

[@ptoogrimey]

Bro we not gone talk about jrue holiday having like 20 pts in the paint?

[@Ironfangzu]

Jrue Holiday is not just some guy who can play D. He has scored 51 points in one game. That means he's one of those guys who, when he feels it, can score with ANYONE. And he's playing on a team with guys like Tatum, Brown, and even White. All those guys need to be double-teamed at times. So if you leave a guy like Holiday even for a second, that's how he casually puts 26 on you.

[@Punchgodx]

you deserve way more followers I watch all your vids

[@HoopVenue]

Appreciate it!

[@akwesirobinson1710]

I like how mavs are dating brown and Tatum to pass and they both playmaked good

[@lawrenceochoa8076]

what

[@RajuDhesi]

@@lawrenceochoa8076the Mavs r dating brown can u not read

[@joegaudi]

​@@RajuDhesiwho wouldn't?

[@lawrenceochoa8076]

@@RajuDhesi shit man ur write I was being an illiterate

[@melkrollwz]

Jrue Holiday is actually nuts

[@mattdeluccia153]

Back when he played for New Orleans basically half the entire league voted him “Most Underrated player”

[@melkrollwz]

@@mattdeluccia153 if he keeps playing the way that he is I think the fmvp should go to him or JB

[@mattdeluccia153]

@@melkrollwz Yeah agreed. If I had to guess, it’s probably going to be JB but who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@turdferguson9452]

Awful Coaching vs Hoop Venue beef has been the most exciting part of the finals so far

[@MambaMentality617]

What? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@fluffyninja28]

Can u explain?

[@turdferguson9452]

@@fluffyninja28 I’d rather not

[@skullxishim]

Elaborate I watch both but don't understand the beef.

[@injusticeanywherethreatens4810]

*My Wkife Had To Get An Abo rtion In North Korea Because Of Hoop Venue!*

[@buckygetbusy215]

You can tell who really watches basketball and understands the game versus the ppl that just follows the media narrative.

[@SOURJDADDY]

Great video!

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks!

[@dantexpt]

Mazzulla definitely has the personnel to do whatever - but his defensive schemes have been really impressive and I love his offensive philosophy

[@Monmonfg]

Boston schemes are effective in multiple levels not just taking away corner threes and lob passes, kyrie playing like his little drew, but also making doncic do more by defending even less the offensive burden is so heavy when it comes to clutch he no longer has the legs for it. Personally i was so afraid of Dallas specially when the score board is close down the stretch but in game 2 you can see they are running him to the bones and come clutch he’s running on fumes… still i would want to be in a close rock fight with any team that has doncic and kyrie but boston has been the superior team in all aspects of the game, their strategy, execution, personnel, effort all the 50/50 ball offensive rebound that matters specially from the guard white, Pritchard and holiday have offensive rebounds… even with a game they’re supposed to lose they find a way to win, to all the haters and doubters this team is for real and can be a big problem for the competition for a few more years to come ❤🎉

[@j0eyhz620]

Tatum playing like Kawhi with the spurs tbh

[@HoopVenue]

Much more playmaking

[@RighteousUncle]

I don't think Tatums will ever sniff Kawhi level.

[@2thouxanbans]

@@RighteousUncle hes already better

[@RighteousUncle]

@@2thouxanbans 🤣 Listen I understand being a fanboy and all, but Kawhi at least couple levels ahead of tatums in every single way. .....when he's healthy.

[@2thouxanbans]

@@RighteousUncle in what? Scoring? Rebounding? Maybe defense but not assisting or anything else i named

[@10102s]

Luka had 8 turnovers and Isaiah Thomas esque defense in this game but people will tell you he should be in FMVP talks while Tatum has a inefficient scoring night and that’s all anyone wants to talk about

[@10102s]

Not saying Tatum played a better game than Luka btw, just find it crazy the amount of people who are box score watchers😭

[@brunocerqueira3707]

of course Luka is FMVP, just crazy celtics fans think otherwise. Ah, tatum 9 TO in the series, Luka 12. And tatum usage is lower. And luka a much efficient scorer (the important part of the game)

[@zachitywackity63]

We live in north korea

[@acidwizard6528]

Me too. What a co-inkydink.

[@Youtube_Sucks_Eggs]

Why is no one saying anything?

[@bootleg6595]

​@@acidwizard6528the door is this way 👉🚪

[@richschneiderman613]

Luka getting one on one and JT getting the whole D shift n collapsed on him also Luka horrible on D and getting targeted n hunted while JT is a hi level defender smh

[@WhyYouMadd40]

4pts in the 4th from Mr.Killer instinct is krazy 😂😂😂 8Tos is nasty too he scored 23 in the first half 9 in the second half while being hunted and blew by is krazy

[@invisobill2125]

That’s so far from what happened, you Tatum sniffers need to lay off the pipe. He locked up Tatum and held him to horrible shooting while injured. Single handedly kept his team in the game. Scored at will every time Tatum was on him like he wasn’t even there. And in 2-3 of those turnovers he got trucked with no fouls because the refs are clearly favoring Boston. Just accept that Luka was the best player in the nba this year and is taking on a stacked team 1 on 7. Burn your Tatum jersey.

[@WhyYouMadd40]

@@invisobill2125 you crying 😢 and lying that’s a shame Jaylen brown 8-0 vs Fluka that’s his son 4real and probably bout to sweep his fat lame ass 🤣🤣 buddy plays no defense he a walking turnover that’s a big cone on defense. He didn’t do shit but let Tatum score every layup on him and Jaylen be crossing him up out his shoes. 4 and 2 pts in 2 4th qtrs is nasty work. Where was the “killer instinct” 🤣🤣

[@frankenviews4069]

If Kyrie and Luka can get White, Horford and Brown in foul trouble early (the refs will help because the league wants a long series), The Mavs can take Game 3.

[@nextbigthing2917]

Well looks like this gonna be boring sweep, BostonIs just too stacked.

[@endureuntiltheend86]

And I think kyrie plays better at home because the boos might have been getting in his head

[@CoolHandLuke196]

great strategy 😂

[@jayjones251]

​@endureuntiltheend86 celtics fans travel.

[@dtown313]

@@jayjones251 just like Tatum on every possession.

[@jaydenterry83]

That block on pj at the end was a foul jaylen brown damn near grabbing his back

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Pj never said a word.......

[@banparlous2552]

Before that block refs kept Mavs in it calling multiple ghost fouls on the Celtics. Mavs fans should not be mad at the refs, they've been your life blood & Mavs still can't get it done.

[@jaydenterry83]

@@banparlous2552 ehhh

[@banparlous2552]

@@jaydenterry83 Go back and watch. Ticky tack bs that wasn't called all game. Horford never touch Luka but a foul was somehow called anyway. Refs kept Mavs in it

[@jaydenterry83]

@@banparlous2552 the mavs literally got two more fouls calls than the Celtics i wouldn’t say the refs kept them in especially when the Celtics made more free throws, it was luka that kept them in the game and the Celtics shots not falling also i don’t think free throws was a factor fr but i can see why u feel that way .

[@9e_petraadrianuspaniroisit880]

This game is just another example when your 2 stars play very well, you ain't gonna overcome the crazy balance team.

[@lostspktre]

reminds me a ton of 2013-2014. the heat won 13 by brute force from it's stars. then the rematch in 14 - the spurs won through playing as a true team. the mavs are trying to brute force with amazing stars...vs a great total team. they've completely deconstructed the mavs.

[@Andrew-gs2ps]

Except kyrie didn’t play well

[@miskiguled4988]

Hoops venue videos keeping you big as hell 😂

[@ItsTj4showw]

Awful coaching*

[@miskiguled4988]

@@ItsTj4showw facts

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Just looked at box score 98-103 at the time of block 😂😂😭 make that a foul and take away that bullsh*t prichard 3 and it’s quite possibly and tied game

[@ryankayombya7576]

You mentioned everything but the Mavs missing a ton of freethrows. They could easily have won if they ahot 78% as a team

[@DamnZodiak]

"You can't win a basketball game alone" Luka's gonna die trying though. He's the best player in this series by a wide margin.

[@lightdarklightdarklightdark]

Gafford puts his all out there

[@michaelcrews827]

“Beating Holliday of the dribble” 12:36

[@Hatedvarii]

Why is Tatum so hated 😂??

[@suiken3149]

Because bball fans have IQ below 75. If they don't see him scoring 20+, they'll call him overrated or scrub.

[@RiruKrypto_]

Because they're apparently comparing him to Kobe and he's not becoming like him, Kobe is just Tatum's favorite player growing up.

[@HerLegacyTravels]

Because he is so inconsistent

[@Offcell9999]

Because he gets underserved praise

[@mateusznikiciuk5310]

He looks like sadam hussain and acts like hes kobe but hes clearly not even close

[@ItsTj4showw]

Wheres your slow mo!?!?! 😂 Chill im subscribed But AC be cooking

[@Aspirinx]

waiting for that tatum video bro

[@voidl3s246]

This is literally the OKC series all over except Luka is playing crazy and Kyrie looking like D'lo If the role players dont make shots then they wont win. Thats how basketball works.

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Celtics shot 10-39 from three, a little bit better than 25% while the mavs shot 6-26, a little lower than 25%… Yet all anybody can talk about is how bad the Celtics shot from 3 🤣 baffles me. Should’ve been a closer game. That Brown “block” on PJ was 99.9% a foul. Hand a back is not clean. I mean come on now, could’ve decided the game literally. Celtics went on to score after that making it a 4, and they might’ve even hit a 3 making it a possible 5 point swing in the last 2 minutes of the biggest game of the year????? Also just thought of this, take away that BS ash 3 by Pritchard at the end of the 3rd and it’s even closer 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@hudsonlin5531]

I see Hoop Venue, I click

[@HoopVenue]

Valid

[@motherlesschild102]

The drawbacks of heliocentrism.

[@segu6041]

10 fts in the first quarter is tough

[@benjitall1536]

OP Hoop Venue, you must be smoking some really good stuff if you think that the Mavs are going to turn this around and win the title this season lol. Teams make adjustments sure, they're supposed to...duh! But to brush off the Celtics that have 12-15 all-around solid players is nuts. Adding Holiday and Porzingis makes this team impossible to beat this season.

[@HoopVenue]

I picked the Celtics before the series. Why would I now switch to the Mavs down 0-2? 🤔

[@benjitall1536]

@@HoopVenue Your title doesn't make any sense.

[@ImCloutless]

@@benjitall1536its because the celtics did this to the mavs during the regular season, not what youre thinking about

[@guyanisimov1562]

Is there anything the Mavs can do or do you think the series is over? :(

[@Andy_Babb]

It is concerning that the Celtics only scored 2 points in the last 3:30+

[@jeradlarkey390]

Kai was definitely NOT firing on all cylinders.

[@HoopVenue]

He was 4/5 with only 1 turnover. How else would you describe that?

[@jeradlarkey390]

@@HoopVenue Did we watch the same game man? PJ Washington's out performed Kai in both games. 2 official turnovers but it was honestly way more. Kai was 0/3 on 3s game 2 and 0/5 in game 1. If Dallas want's to win it's all on Kai's shoulders to correct. Lukas gonna score 32-40 no matter what.

[@HoopVenue]

@@jeradlarkey390 You’re referring to the entire game. I said he was firing on all cylinders in the 1st quarter.

[@jeradlarkey390]

@@HoopVenue I'll give ya that, he's had 1 decent quarter, out of 8. It is odd that he has a good first quarter 🤣. We need 4th quarter Kai to come stay for a whole game.

[@ilovekaiyko]

nice video

[@quest4rings400]

As a mavs fan I love Tatum idk why he gets so much hate. I stole his sidestep move 🤣

[@glennjonathan2066]

im a mavs fan, but yeah celtics rlly good. in a rlly bad shooting night, tatum can become a prime rondo. white is rlly good blocker, HOLIDAY WILL GOTTA GOT THE BUCKETS OUT OF NOWHERE. Jaylen brown the strongg drive . damn this celtics team rlly good

[@Basstroutperch1]

I don’t think the push on the back was enough pressure on pjs back for it to be a foul clean block

[@AchillesWrath1]

I want the Mavs to win but Boston just has so many good players. Everyone is quick, athletic, and good defenders. They've made it very hard for Dallas to score every bucket. It didn't help they shot freethrows so poorly and Boston made almost all of theirs in game 2. Hopefully they can get back in it and win the next couple games at home.

[@davidgracia5289]

mavs in 7?

[@nextbigthing2917]

They just don’t have the pieces if that did happen somehow which is like a 5% chance then league is for sure scripted.

[@POWER2014UNTIL]

2:37 should have been a travel called geessshhhhhh

[@08mayleen]

So the Celtics are forcing the Mavericks to take ANY 3's but the corner....Interesting

[@bobdrago69657]

Luka and Kyrie exposed. Shows you how good that Dubs 2022 team was and the greatness of Steph.

[@hyeboi]

Damn Luka really is a cone out there, man can't defend for his life

[@djbbybnz4444]

That block/"controversial non-call" was definitely the defining moment of this game. Not saying the mavs would of win that game but it was that momentum. After that it shift quickly back to celtics and the added urgency of the mavs to caught up with the little amount of time ended it for them. But I really think the team really needs to shoot better especially most of them are wide open shots. And free throws are wasted. The fact that Boston played a little worse than their Game 1 and mavs playing a little better than their Game 1. And Boston still won is a statement. Maybe homecourt advantage? Well idk. You can't take any of these games in the finals for granted.

[@oneautumnleaff2119]

nothing about that moment was pivotal, they were literally losing. it was also going to be blocked no matter what, JB wouldve cleared it himelf and if he never went up then DW wouldve cleared it lmfao.

[@djbbybnz4444]

@@oneautumnleaff2119 I didn't say anything about it not being blocked. Did you even read my comment? Not pivotal? The Celtics are literally only up by 5. JT was blocked. Mavs went straight for a fastbreak. When that play of JB & DW occured it was still 50 secs remaining. It would've been a 3 point game with roughly 2 possessions. 1 for both. Did you even watch the game? "lmfao."

[@tw.o.g]

J kidd does not have enough coaching knowledge

[@michaelahurt]

You can't make filet mignon with ground beef

[@tw.o.g]

Don't talk about him like that

[@KingJKickz]

Ummm they actually only shot like 21 3s vs bostons 40+ Boston os running them off the three and then allowing extra role players to shoot long 3s.

[@barryhoward7997]

Yeah, I liked it. Sure it was a foul at the end of the game. But the refs called a good game, also according to the stats. Dallas is a true underdog having spent a middle of the pack price tag for their rooster. Not only the team but the organization deserves recognition for this. It's tough for teams that don't spend the most money to compete at this level.

[@invisobill2125]

Nah the refs are obviously favoring the Celtics. All the timely key plays and fouls go their way. Must be their turn this year.

[@NousagiBrat]

Bruh, the Mavs never felt in control. The Cs were getting all shots they wanted and were just missing.

[@buoy-]

Those were not botched switches, they weren't trying to switch, since they didn't want horford guarding kuka or kyrie 1 on 1. They had holiday figut throughbyhr screen, and horford didn't drop to find his man in the paint.

[@HoopVenue]

They’ve wanted Horford switching onto those guys all series, and after the timeout went right back to it. I don’t see why they would randomly put 2 on the ball for the first time all series. You can clearly see Holiday drop back to switch but he just gets stuck in no man’s land.

[@fd4553]

Happened to the "greatest backcourt of all time"?

[@ASURAN24]

You are dead wrong. Yes, the Celtics shot poorly in 25.6% from threes. However, the fact is Mavs shot even worse. The Celtics shot well from the FT line to make up for it. At the end of the day, it’s about eFG%

[@Nowjustwhy]

Yeah but if we make half of those threes the score would have been 120 something to 98

[@MazevG]

U have to factor in the 3s that were taken tho, Celtics were getting clean looks with basically all 40% from 3 shooters, while mavs taking iso 3s and having jones jr taking top of the key 3s

[@HoopVenue]

The difference is that a lot of those missed 3s from the Mavs are shots that the Celtics want them taking (top of the key from role players) While the Celtics are missing looks that are typically 40% shots.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jayson Tatum need stop MORE BRICKS THREES IMMEDIATELY

[@Manwithplan01]

Narrator is clearly a Mavs fan 😂

[@HoopVenue]

I want you to look at my last 4 videos and please tell me how you came to this conclusion.

[@southeastdc007]

Bro u gave no analysis just a play by play

[@bigbangbasketball]

Luka is going go need a month of rest after this season 😂

[@dw4867]

Not gonna happen if he decides to play for Slovenia.

[@confrencecalls6634]

Dallas is going to take over the series now.

[@tylerj.castle1857]

Luka and Kyrie did everything right! Aside from being liabilities on defense, kyrie being terribly inefficient, Luka turning the ball over and missing free throws...

[@HoopVenue]

Kyrie was 4/5 in the 1st quarter. Is that "terribly inefficient" in 2024?

[@tylerj.castle1857]

@@HoopVenue over the course of the game he was terribly inefficient.. if you're just talking 1st quarter I'll redact

[@HoopVenue]

Well yeah the comment was after the 1st quarter! I'm just giving you a hard time though lol

[@albertdaley9093]

Luka a liability on defense why dont yall point that out 😢😢😢 i hate yall bias on that

[@nuka.]

woah ur that guy from twitter

[@TheRealSandman]

My heart wants the Mavs to win, but my head says the Celtics are going to win.

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Just looked at box score 98-103 at the time of block 😂😂😭 make that a foul and take away that bullsh*t prichard 3 and it’s quite possibly a tied game

[@acidwizard6528]

I'm not a basketball expert, but just from watching these highlights and breakdowns it appears that while Luka is a tremendous offensive player, he is a liability on defense. He gets beat so many times in this video and just doesn't look like he's putting in as much effort when defending.

[@briankunkel2754]

So true.

[@Doatello1991]

@acidwizard6528 He doesn’t have the stamina to defend like that while leading his team in usage on the offensive end. The Celtics are forcing him to expend so much energy on offense.

[@gardenia4882]

He's basically the slavic version of James Harden. Can't defend for crap. Big for nothing.

[@JOHNNYPMUSIC]

Quick question who u prefer on offense Giannis or Brunson this szn?

[@joeljoseph6362]

I prefer Brunson

[@Ebstarrunner]

It sucks the Mavs had to be battle tested in the Finals...

[@nellyville69]

Kyrie should be a playmaker instead use his gravity and play through Luka with a lineup of Josh green , Dwight Powell, Derrick lively, Tim Hardaway and pj Washington

[@arielcasper1103]

Mavs is not that difficult to figure out...as you can see? only 2 players handle the ball and big credits to Celtics first five they can guards both kyrie and luka

[@nelAjamZ]

They can't guard Luka...

[@tybrustornt]

Luck running out? More like they figure it out and then they become unstoppable

[@christianbagnall3189]

AWFUL COACHING CALLED YOU OUT

[@fourvetperrie457]

Id take Jrue over Dame with any team every single time!

[@dw4867]

I'd prefer to just take them on the same team.

[@joeyboikly]

Jason Tatum turning into trash Bin Simmons

[@chipchipperson3683]

"Luka and Kyrie did basically everything right..." Did you watch the game? There wasn't much Kyrie did right, except for the first quarter. He's not as teflon as he would like, the atmosphere in that arena is getting to him, understandably. The home games will hopefully bring back the regular season Ky.

[@nelAjamZ]

If Kyrie Irving from Scotland average 16 points next 2 games... Boston gonna win this 4-0.

[@HoopVenue]

This comment was in reference to the 1st quarter, like you said. He struggled after that.

[@andrewashford5617]

Tryna discuss who the best it’s no debatum, I’m finna pass on Cryrie I’m Jason Tatum!

[@Likerios22244]

Well celtics pulled away 103-89 but mavs hit some shots to cut it but the game was already pretty much over

[@unrulybill]

You want a god breakdown? Watch AC live from Korea this guy s u c k s

[@scottieboy415]

Just think of what this game would have looked like if boston even had a decent shooting night

[@alpha_2_agonist]

Brother, it's not like the Mavs shot 70% from 3. Outside of Luka, the mavs as a team shot 12% from 3 and many were wide open looks too!!

[@light3181]

@@alpha_2_agonistthat’s what he saying , Dallas isn’t a 3 point shooting team , Boston is , if they go off in one of these games in Dallas is gonna be a blowout

[@alpha_2_agonist]

@@light3181 they're not 12% bad though.

[@benandben2683]

Uncle Drew turned into Uncle drought. Mavericks except Luka, turned into Mybricks.

[@BrandonBliss17]

It was a foul

[@randomperson4975]

what happened to uncle drew? i feel like he and kleber fused together or something, both of them trash

[@NeoPayneHK]

status on book if Mavs made all FT they already won 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielehiagwina]

Jrue and White and making Kyrie work. That's the Celtics gameplan. Not easy having to deal with two elite perimeter defenders. The series is high on chess. @hoop venue Your breakdowns are sublime 😊

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@Depresstonn]

love you're content, but there's no interpretation with that foul. When they go to the rim cam, you can clearly see white's entire hand directly on top of gafford's.

[@mcmerry2846]

it was not competitive, was just Celtics choking open shots the whole game

[@ELV943]

Dallas is the 2022 Celtics

[@benjaminyang5872]

Boston is too deep man. As good as Luka is offensively, he's such a huge liability on defensive end. I'd argue Kyrie is almost as bad defensively. Literally all of the Celtics offense starts with Brown or Tatum getting switched onto him and attacking him.

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Trying to come back to my very true, yet deleted comment, on how all anybody could talk about was how bad the Celtics were shooting from 3. Guess what…. They shot better than the Mavs/ hit more in games 1-3. In the one game that Dallas makes ONE more 3, they win by 40 😂

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Don’t care that the series might be over already. If the Mavs would have gotten the foul call on Brown in game 2 could be a completely different series. If Luka didn’t foul out in game 3, could be a completely different series

[@abdiqaniosman2891]

Celtics in 6