Well considering they beat 2/3 of those teams on their run, and the third one being a larger favorite than the mavs. Seems like it makes sense to me. But it’s odds at the end of the season they might as well be thrown in the trash by the time the next season starts
Luka is 25 in his first finals appearance, the series isn’t over they’re down 0-2 and he’s still the third favorite for finals mvp. He may complain a lot, but imo that’s because of his love and passion for the game. The mavs are not losing games because of Luka this series. Also, the Celtics not having a “good game yet” is also because of the mavs capabilities on defense too. I think the mavs are just having a difficult time making shots, and when the Celtics need to make them, they are able to. The mavs are a newish built team compared to the Celtics have mostly been together a while. You’re putting entirely too much weight on a 25 year old player in his first finals appearance imo. He’s also been dealing with injury most of the playoffs and I think that’s prevented him from completely taking over a quarter like he has previously in his playoff performances. I get what you’re saying but these are definitely to me just thoughts without much consideration of the circumstances at hand.
Worst part is also, isn’t this roughing the passer also with contact to the head of Darnold also? Or is he out of the pocket so it doesn’t count? Idk. Still insane to miss this