Join the Ball Don’t Lie community by subscribing to the podcast for insightful analysis and discussions about the latest in the NBA. In this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill teams up with new Yahoo Sports contributor Isis “Ice” Young to provide a breakdown of how the Mavericks outperformed the Celtics in their recent matchup.
Vince and Ice dive into the Mavericks’ dominant performance, emphasizing their aggressive play on both ends of the court. They highlight Dereck Lively’s comments about the importance of being the aggressor against the Celtics and how it manifested in the game.
During the game, Luka Doncic, who has faced criticism from the media, showcased a stellar two-way performance that reflected his pride and dedication to the sport. Ice acknowledges the validity of the criticism, noting that as one of the best players globally, Luka should strive to maintain more consistent defensive play.
On the other side, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the rest of the Celtics struggled against the Mavericks’ defense. The duo explores what adjustments Boston can make heading into game 5 and questions whether Kyrie Irving can replicate his success in Boston as he did in Dallas.
To cap off the episode, Vinnie and Ice engage in a spirited debate about potential Finals MVP candidates and offer predictions for game 5. Listen to the full episode on YouTube, and discover more engaging content from the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj.