Celtics were more spirited and accurate in their play while Mavericks, even with Luka Dončić scoring as many as 34 points, were unable to maintain the rhythm. An impressive performance by seventeen year old rookie, coming off a 10 rebound, 7 assist game, was overshadowed by lack of contribution from the rest of his team especially in the decisive third quarter. First of all, the main performers of New York in previous matches – Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 14 and 12 points correspondingly, They could not affect the game with Boston due to doubled by the hosts defense.
It was clearly visibly noticed that coach Kidd was vexed while trying to use necessary timeouts and switch players around to slow down the Celtics. However, each alteration appeared as a worsening of the situation of the Mavericks and a decisive double-digit gap was formed, which could not be compensated any more.
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What KIttlesbury and Kidd agreed on was analysis of the events on the court prior to and after the game, in which Kidd said: “We just didn’t execute the way we needed to during that stretch.” >Boston put Team out of sync and was waiting for a counter attack and the team failed to earn a single one, this has to change and the team needs to find a way to get back.
The triumph was a testament to the Celtics adequate mental and strategic endurance, where they proved to be stronger than the opponent. Brooklyn Net coach Ime Udoka has emphasised the team’s good behavior and impressive plays during the decisive third quarter, as well as the teamwork that leaded the team to the win.
Udoka noted his team’s response. “Our guys stayed focused, brought a lot of energy as we kept executing the game plan the entire game”, he noted. “We expect Dallas to come out and make a run at some point and we did the same but with a lot of energy and accuracy, that is what this is all about. Play off basketball.”
From Game 3, which is in Dallas, the Mavericks must turn things around in the series to make further progress. The Celtics on the other hand cruise on to this, and the next match with a stranglehold grip that clearly targets the championship. With the rides of the moment all in favor of the Celtics, the Mavericks need to be surefooted and prevent Boston from taking all the wind out of their championship.
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