The Dallas Mavericks were crushed once more as they returned to Dallas with a 0-2 series deficit after losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With a final score of 105-98, the Boston Celtics triumphed over Luka Doncic and company once more. In a depressing defeat, Doncic places the blame for the team’s defeat on himself in a post-game press conference with the media.
Luka was missed by Mavs this game
Even after taking the Celtics players into account, Luka Doncic was perhaps the NBA Finals’ best offensive player in Game 2. Doncic blamed his turnovers and free-throw shooting for tonight’s defeat despite recording a 32-point triple-double.
Doncic finished with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, according to StatMuse. In addition, he recorded 4 steals during the game, but his 8 turnovers and 4–8 free-throw shooting were his biggest weaknesses.
“My turnovers and my missed free throws cost us the game. I’ve got to do way better in those two categories.”
Luka Doncic: “My turnovers and my missed free throws cost us the game. I’ve got to do way better in those two categories.”
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 10, 2024
Previous injury rumors suggest that Luka Doncic could not have been fully fit for the team’s game against the Celtics. Doncic was put on the Mavericks’ injury report prior to Game 2’s tipoff, but his status was eventually reduced from probable to questionable.
Throughout the postseason, the standout basketball player from Slovenia has struggled with pain. Nevertheless, in spite of his illnesses, he has kept up his excellent play. The 6’7 guard’s most recent injury report mentioned ankle and knee discomfort.
