In this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill sits down with Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine to discuss game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics are leading the Mavericks 2-0 and Dan shares his insights on their impressive performance so far.
Vinnie and Dan start by discussing how the Celtics are shutting down the Mavericks offense and why Kyrie Irving is struggling in this series. They also highlight Luka Doncic as the only Mavericks player playing well so far. Dan talks about a moment of poise he saw from the Celtics, a team not typically known for their poise, and how they have forced the Mavericks to change their style of play.
The duo then delves into Jayson Tatum’s impact despite poor shooting, Jrue Holiday’s significant contribution, and speculates if one of them might win Finals MVP. After an ad break, they discuss what the Mavericks can do differently at home, the Celtics’ untapped offensive potential, and the possible impact of a Kristaps Porzingis injury.
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