Kyrie Irving's Honest Quote After Dallas Mavericks Win Game 4

Kyrie Irving spoke to NBA TV after Game 4.

Apr 2, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts to being called for a foul on Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) (not shown) leading to the deciding points during overtime at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday evening, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Boston Celtics in Texas for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

The Mavs came out with a huge performance and won by a score of 122-84.

Irving finished the victory with 21 points, four rebounds and six assists while shooting 10/18 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

After the game, he spoke to NBA TV and shared an honest quote.

Irving: "We could have quit. We could have laid down. I think you guys have seen that from other teams in the playoffs or in the finals; just give up like that or let go of the ring. We just wanted to continue playing hard for one another and extend our season."

Irving got off to a slow start to the series in Boston, but he has played extremely well in the previous two games (in Dallas).

He had been coming off an outstanding showing in Game 3 where he exploded for 35 points, three rebounds and two assists while shooting 13/28 from the field and 4/6 from the three-point range.

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The Mavs trail the Celtics 3-1, and Game 5 of the series will be on Monday evening in Boston.

If the Mavs can stay alive, the teams will then return to Dallas for Game 6 on Thursday evening.

Irving is in the NBA Finals for the fourth time in his career, and he won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.