Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic spoke after the loss in the NBA Finals Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.
In a valiant effort, Luka Doncic showcased his prowess for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Despite his remarkable performance, the five-time All-Star found himself almost alone in his endeavor to overturn the tide against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Doncic concluded the 107:89 loss with a commendable 30 points, leading the team in scoring with a display of skillful shooting, along with 10 rebounds, an assist, two steals, and four three-pointers in 38 minutes of play. What’s interesting is that this game marked Luka Doncic’s career-low in assists in the playoffs. Regrettably, his efforts were in vain as the Celtics dominated the game, leaving the Mavericks trailing in their wake.
Despite the crushing defeat, Doncic remained resolute in his post-game remarks, emphasizing the importance of regrouping for Game 2:
“Just focus on the next game. I think we really got good shots. We just didn’t make them. But we’ve got to go game by game. The Game 1 is over. We’ve got to watch film, what we did wrong, and focus only on the next one,” he said.
At this juncture, lamenting the outcome of Game 1 serves no purpose for Doncic or the Mavericks. Their focus must shift towards their response to this humbling defeat.
Echoing Doncic’s sentiment, dwelling on past failures won’t alter the present reality. Instead, the Mavericks must swiftly move past this setback and channel their energy into rectifying their performance come Sunday night.
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