The Boston Celtics fell short of a sweep against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Friday (June 14). Despite dominating the game, the Mavericks controlled every aspect of play and ultimately secured the win. The Celtics will now return to Boston for Game 5, hoping to clinch the series in front of their home crowd on Monday (June 17).
In a postgame conference, Jayson Tatum acknowledged that the Celtics struggled to assert their will and control space on the offensive end. He noted that this was one of their most stagnant games in the series so far. The team must regroup and find a way to implement their offensive and defensive strategies before Game 5 if they want to secure a championship title.
Dallas effectively disrupted Boston’s offensive rhythm, preventing them from executing their usual style of play. However, with a championship title within reach, it is crucial for Boston to focus on taking care of business at home in Game 5. Fans can stay updated on the Celtics’ journey by subscribing to the “Celtics Chronicle” podcast on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Substack.