GAME 3 NBA FINALS: Boston Celtics (2-0) vs. Dallas Mavericks (0-2)

[donzingis38]

Luka's getting exposed defensively. It's sad to watch

[SleepingHero]

Some incredible defense there and they couldn't close out the possession.


Luka has fallen asleep a couple of times already letting Hauser score easy 3s. Gotta adjust that at half time.

[Mavs2021]

They are hunting Luka on defense and it pays off. He has no legs or focus. Of Boston´s last 15 points, probably 10-12 were Luka ball watching, not boxing out, complaning to the refs.

[BolsDamols]

Luka has given 2-3 open looks to Hauser being asleep on defense, tbf, Hauser has lightning quick release, possibly faster than Bertans

[dirkfansince1998]

Sam Hauser blowing past Luka without any resistance. Nearly impossible to defend the Celtics like this. Just not the same Luka that we saw against OKC and Minnesota.

[SwisherPrice]

Easy rebounds for Holiday every time! It's like the Mavs are scared of him

[Chicagojk]

Mavs are just begging one of their wings/guards can produce on offense. So far they are o-fee. Besides Exum who hasn’t been back in

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Kyrie has showed up though.

[BigDirk41]

Another 3 given up by Luka

[donzingis38]

Luka has given 2-3 open looks to Hauser being asleep on defense, tbf, Hauser has lightning quick release, possibly faster than Bertans

Not sure why we cant do the same for thj. just catch and shoot

[BigDirk41]

We'd be up 15 if Luka would play hard on defense.

[dirkfansince1998]

We'd be up 15 if Luka would play hard on defense.

Ignoring the transition/ref talk stuff I don't think it is about him playing hard. Probably more about the injuries. Just doesn't have the lateral quickness that we saw against OKC and Minnesota.

[Chicagojk]

Man end of corner step back three from Luka.

Tight game but Luka needs to be better on his rotations in the second half. Stuck out like a sore thumb in the first half. No give up looks. Contest everything

[Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo]

Luka shooting 3s -- taking away his team mates in the play (including Kyrie who's hot)

[BigDirk41]

I'm glad we're winning, but that could have been a great half had our superstar wanted it. I'm really disappointed in Luka's effort. It's sad to see in the finals in a very winnable game.

[BolsDamols]

Celtics offense just looks different without KP out there. Tatum playing hero ball is easier to defend - let him continue shooting those tough contested threes. if he makes it shake his hand. just dont give up wide open 3s to guys like Hauser, Horford. that means you Luka

[RGP1981]

I'm glad we're winning, but that could have been a great half had our superstar wanted it. I'm really disappointed in Luka's effort. It's sad to see in the finals in a very winnable game.

I'm a Luka fan and yet I agree. If he would get serious about bringing down his weight, maybe the injury wouldn't happen and he would also be able to do more on defense. A priority for the Mavericks this summer has to be getting Luka to eat and train better, full-time. Luka has to realize that he's letting his teammates down by being so out of shape and tubby.

[SleepingHero]

Mavs cleaned up their offense to close the quarter. But their defense really picked up.


Seriously just get clean looks offensively and the game looks so much better.

[BigDirk41]

Mavs cleaned up their offense to close the quarter. But their defense really picked up.


Seriously just get clean looks offensively and the game looks so much better.

Luka has to stop taking step back 3s. Just drive and attack. Let Kyrie cook.

[BolsDamols]

We also are having rare Jaylen Brown and Derrick White off games, in addition to KP not being there. Game is right there for the taking.