Instant Reaction: NBA Finals Game 3

Introduction

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Game 3 Overview

• Celtics vs. Mavericks
• Poor Zingas out to start
• Dallas: Easier shots around the basket by attacking the rim
• Boston: Driving kick attack and excellent defense
• Boston up by 21 in early 4th quarter
• Boston's classic meltdown
• Luka fouls out, Boston up 3-0 in the finals

Colin Coward's Takeaways

Key Points: Lopsided Team Dynamics

• Important balance in successful teams like Shaq & Kobe, Michael & Scotty
• Dallas depends too much on Luka and Kyrie
• Poor defensive effort by Luka
• Boston can exploit Dallas' weaknesses

Boston's Excellence

• Dominant 7-person rotation (Porzingis and Horford off the bench)
• Grown-up basketball: Smart plays over the season
• Jalen Brown's rise to a second-tier star

Luka's Defense Woes

Problems: Defensive Effort

• More blow-bys in game 2 than any player in 10 years
• Falling asleep on defense
• Complaining to referees instead of playing defense

Solutions: Personal Development

• Needs to improve fitness
• Has to balance offensive and solid defensive contributions

Comparisons and Historical Insights

Star Comparisons

• Jalen Brown to D. Wade: Tough, physical, and resourceful
• Luka to Carmelo Anthony: Talented but needs defensive improvement

Team Comparisons

• Boston with a unique 8-man rotation, all capable of dribble-shoot-create
• League unprepared for Boston's depth

Future Outlook

• Difficult future matchups in the West: Memphis, OKC, Lakers, Clippers, etc.
• Boston likely to stay dominant but face challenges from other teams

Jerry West Tribute

• Jerry West’s influence on NBA history
• Respected by younger players for his wisdom and contributions

Lakers' Mishandling of Jerry West

• Petty actions from Lakers' front office
• Discussion on Jeanie Buss potentially selling the Lakers

Closing Remarks

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• Acknowledgment of the ongoing series and future challenges for teams