On June 18, the Mavericks lost once again to the Celtics on the road, ending their series at 1-4. Back at TD Garden in Boston, Kyrie Irving found himself lost amidst the endless boos from the crowd. In the three finals games in Boston, Irving failed to prove his worth.
G1: Irving shot 6 of 19, scoring only 12 points with 3 assists.
G2: He went 7 of 18, tallying 16 points and 6 assists.
G5: Irving made 5 of 16 shots, contributing 15 points and 9 assists.
With Luka Dončić consistently performing well, Irving’s inconsistent play led to the Mavericks’ ultimate defeat in the finals.
Throughout the three games, it was clear that Irving couldn’t overcome his mental demons. Since his infamous step on the Celtics’ logo, he has managed just two victories against them, even enduring a 13-game losing streak. In Boston, he is public enemy number one. Even when Celtics players like Tatum and Brown were at the free-throw line, the loudest chants were “Kyrie, trash!” Undoubtedly, these jeers significantly impacted Irving’s performance. Unlike the Western Conference Finals, he was utterly lost in the Boston chorus of boos – a situation he brought upon himself.
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