Boston, MA – After dropping Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving sent a message to Celtics fans at TD Garden, hinting at a confident comeback in the NBA Finals. Despite his past controversies against his former team, Irving engaged with the crowd amid chants of “Kyrie sucks!” before exiting the court with a subtle gesture, setting the stage for a potential Game 5 showdown in Boston.
Irving’s history of rallying from deficits is well-documented, including his experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. However, if he hopes to replicate past successes, he must elevate his performance significantly on the court. So far, Irving’s offensive struggles have been evident, with abysmal shooting percentages and a string of losses to the Celtics since his time with the Brooklyn Nets.
The Mavericks’ reliance on Luka Doncic for scoring highlights the urgent need for Irving and other role players to step up in the Finals. Irving’s inconsistent performances have placed a heavy burden on the team, as seen in their lackluster 3-point shooting and overall offensive output in Game 2.
As the series shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4, Irving will have the opportunity to redeem himself on home turf, where he has shown more productivity in the playoffs. Should Irving find his rhythm and lead the Mavericks to a Game 5 in Boston, another underwhelming display like the one in Game 2 could spell the end of Dallas’ postseason run.
With Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday night and the stakes raised for both teams, Irving’s performance in the upcoming matches will be critical in determining the outcome of the series. Fans can follow the action and anticipation leading up to the games on NBC Sports Boston as the drama unfolds in the NBA Finals.