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

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

[mmmcertified]

Not even a few days ago people were saying "No one can stop the best backcourt ever." To where we are now 🤣

[DJYDSmoove]

Nah bro. Stephen A Smith been talking down on the Celtics the WHOLE playoffs. Keep that same energy

[nicholassterry]

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 💀

[benmorgan]

The final phase in Stephen A's heel turn: "And that's ultimately why I picked the Celtics to win in 4."

[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!

[presidentialkingdom]

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

[shiningwizard]

Went from “best backcourt in history” to “Luka has no help” in 2 games 😂😂

[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.

[kicknowledgesmith]

Kyrie looking like the Monstars took his powers in Space Jam.

[WesJenkins]

Stephen A, it's simple, just say Celtics are a better team. That's it bro. Simple and easy.

[jeremymarable]

This Celtics team reminds of the Billups led Pistons teams. They don't care who scores.

[hunter_]

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.

[Yoyoyo]

Whenever the Celtics play, can we STOP criticizing what the other team could’ve done and credit BOSTON for what they did?

[Monymike]

It’s because the Celtics are the best team in the NBA. It’s not that complicated.

[renardjohnson]

Sometimes a team is just better and Boston is a better team

[gerimayawhyte]

Let's just call it what it is. Jaylen Brown and Derek white have completely gotten Kyrie Irving off his rhythm. When he makes a move and he creates separation, he seems almost surprised to have space, and on the flip when he penetrates to the basket he's looking over his shoulder all the time.

[Zenki]

The Celtics are still winning with Tatum struggling shooting & missing a lot of open shots. Dallas is in deep trouble now.

[EricCartman]

That Payton Pritchard 3 at the end of the 3rd stabbed the Mavs in the heart

[Djalexander]

JT is struggling shooting that’s it!!!! Defense rebounding passing is A+