After a devastating 38-point blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics players were left feeling defeated and disheartened. Sam Hauser summed up the sentiments of the team by acknowledging the tough defeat without making excuses.
Despite the disappointing outcome, the Celtics praised the Mavericks for their exceptional performance and acknowledged that they did not bring their best game to the court that night. Jayson Tatum admitted that they had the right intentions and mindset going into the game, but fell short of executing their game plan effectively. However, the team quickly shifted their focus to Game 5 and the opportunity to bounce back and close out the series at home.
Looking ahead, Jaylen Brown emphasized