As the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics heads into a crucial Game 5 at TD Garden, anticipation and speculation run high.
After the Dallas Mavericks delivered a resounding win over the Celtics in Game 4, extending the best-of-seven series, the scene is set for a thrilling showdown on Monday night.
While the Mavericks managed to dominate the Boston Celtics by a staggering 38 points on their home turf, replicating that performance in Boston presents a formidable challenge, particularly in a win-or-go-home scenario.
To stay competitive, Dallas will rely heavily on the brilliance of superstar Luka Doncic and the collective effort of the team. However, as NBA history dictates, overcoming a 0-3 deficit in the Finals is unprecedented, making the Mavericks’ task all the more daunting.
Offering his insight, NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller weighed in on the impending matchup during The Dan Patrick Show. Miller expressed his belief that the series will conclude in Game 5, with the Celtics emerging victorious.
Citing concerns over Dallas’s ability to maintain their offensive prowess and the defensive focus on Doncic, Miller underscored the challenges facing the Mavericks in Boston. The key, he noted, lies in Doncic’s defensive performance, which will be closely scrutinized in Game 5.
Should the Celtics triumph on Monday night, they would secure their 18th NBA title, surpassing their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the record books. Additionally, a victory would mark the culmination of the promise embodied by the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, solidifying their status as formidable contenders for years to come.
There is no doubt that we are in for an extremely exciting game at TD Garden between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.
"I think it's over tonight because I just don't think Dallas can sustain that shot making, and defensively they're targeting Luka. He was better defensively in game 4. Can he do it again here in game 5? I don't know Dan."
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) June 17, 2024
–@ReggieMillerTNT on Game 5 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/GpVVbvckKV