The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. And coach Joe Mazzulla reminded them that they would still have two more chances after that.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II hangs from the rim after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas . Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum goes up for a basket in front of Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas . The Celtics won 106-99.
But the Celtics know — and Dallas surely does as well — that they still have three more chances to close out the series. All-Star Jayson Tatum said Mazzulla told his team on Sunday not to “surrender to that idea that we have to win tomorrow.” Irving said that the Mavericks are also trying to “enjoy the moment” and not focus on the fact that no NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series. Game 6 would be back in Dallas on Thursday, with the potential deciding Game 7 in Boston on Sunday.
Porzingis did not speak to reporters on Sunday. He practiced with the team wearing a white sleeve on his right leg, and during the 30 minutes that reporters were able to observe him on the court he was gingerly putting up shots from inside the lane, apparently taking care not to jump.
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