Stephen A. thinks Kyrie Irving IS THE REASON the Mavs are down 0-2?! | First Take

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Published 2024-06-10
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Shannon Sharpe join Molly Qerim to talk through the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.
0:00 Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2
1:30 Shannon’s thoughts
3:10 Stephen A.’s thoughts on Game 2
6:15 Perk’s thoughts on role players
12:00 Points in the paint

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All Comments (21)
  • Not even a few days ago people were saying "No one can stop the best backcourt ever." To where we are now 🤣
  • @DJY30DSmoove
    Nah bro. Stephen A Smith been talking down on the Celtics the WHOLE playoffs. Keep that same energy
  • Why don’t we ever just give the Celtics praise for playing great defense lmao?
  • @OGMeatball
    Man when Derrick White torching you… it’s gonna be a long night 💀
  • @VOIDLabs
    The switch up is REAL!! 😂😂😂
  • Went from “best backcourt in history” to “Luka has no help” in 2 games 😂😂
  • This is where Luka needs to learn that sometime the right play is to take over a game. Stop passing when you see everyone is flopping except you and PJ. 4 points in the fourth is unacceptable under these circumstances
  • @ABattocchi
    People keep saying Kyrie Irving isn't giving them enough. There is a reason for that. Jrue Holiday is a 6 time All Defensive team player. 3 time first team, and 3 time 2nd team. Guess what? He's also got a Championship ring, and his poise is showing in these finals. Keep in mind his Bucks team won their title without home court advantage. He's a winner in every way, and that's rubbing off on his teammates in the Finals!
  • @HedgeHogTail_
    The Celtics had a historically great season. Statistically one of the greatest seasons, roster is historically great. And they say “we know Boston is a good ball club” and go on to blame Dallas. Nobody was beating this Celtics team this year.
  • @suaveuh720
    love when these 3 guys come together 💯😭🔥
  • @benmorgan9748
    The final phase in Stephen A's heel turn: "And that's ultimately why I picked the Celtics to win in 4."
  • @WesJenkins518
    Stephen A, it's simple, just say Celtics are a better team. That's it bro. Simple and easy.
  • @Djalexander0521
    JT is struggling shooting that’s it!!!! Defense rebounding passing is A+
  • @Yoyoyo731
    Whenever the Celtics play, can we STOP criticizing what the other team could’ve done and credit BOSTON for what they did?
  • @Mon3ymike90
    It’s because the Celtics are the best team in the NBA. It’s not that complicated.
  • This Celtics team reminds of the Billups led Pistons teams. They don't care who scores.
  • @hunter_756
    jayson tatum as a superstar according to all nba offensive 1st team is shooting the worst i have ever seen a superstar shoot in the nba finals, boston up 2-0 goes to show just how unstoppable as a team these guys truly are.