Dallas Mavericks Fanbase Reacts to Game 2 NBA Finals Loss to Boston Celtics

Dallas Mavericks fans have a wide range of emotions following an NBA Finals Game 2 defeat.

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks took a second-straight NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics, dropping to a 2-0 series deficit. The Celtics defeated the Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 to put all the pressure on the Mavericks heading to Dallas for the first time in the Finals.

Game 3 is incredibly important. With a Celtics victory, they can go ahead and plan the hanging of the franchise's 18th banner. Should the Mavericks win, though, the hope to hoist the club's second Larry O'Brien Trophy would still be alive.

Evidently, though, the Mavericks are going to have to be able to turn things around offensively and take care of business on their home floor as Boston did.

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Dallas fans aren't the happiest after another Mavericks loss in the NBA Finals. Kyrie Irving posted 16 points on 18 shots. The team knocked down 6 of its 26 3-point attempts -- with Luka Doncic making four of those 3-pointers.

The lack of help for Doncic has the team in a big hole, and the Mavericks are going to have to find a source of offense outside of the superstar. Doncic's co-star, Irving, should be the one to step up against his former club.

Mavericks Fans React To Team's Game 2 NBA Finals Defeat

Kyrie now has 12 straight losses against the Celtics. Winless for 3 consecutive years. Will Kyrie have a good game this series? Will he even show up? Find out next time, on Dragon Ball Z.

— In-N-Out Burger ᶠᵃⁿ (@innoutburger_) June 10, 2024

Trade everybody not name Luka and Lively

— 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙖𝙝 (@FeelLikeLuka) June 10, 2024

It's a wrap, enjoy Cancun boys even Dirk lost in his first finals appearance. Try to figure some stuff out in the offseason and try again. It is what it is.

— Antwon (@AntwonTX) June 10, 2024

Kyrie has definitely struggled to make an impact.

Lots of people overreacting considering the Mavs are in the finals playing against a historic team record-wise.

If Ky can start cooking back in Dallas, this series is still ALIVE!

— David Payne (@DaDavidPayne) June 10, 2024

I'm hopeful the role players come to life at home. That and make the free throws and they have a chance. Boston is the more talented team. That doesn't always mean you win though.

— Shane (@01of07billion) June 10, 2024

Imagine if you made them 8 missed free throws , could have won this game. Terrible adjustment, we’ll deserved loss. Next game won’t be much better

— Joey Trautman (@ZooLocks98) June 10, 2024

Some takeaways, overreactions, waving of the white flag, and more. Just about anything someone could expect from a sports team's fanbase while staring at a deficit for the league's championship.

There's no better time for Mavericks fans to brush off the first couple of games and rally behind their team with their backs against the wall. Adjustments will be made, but, most importantly, the Mavericks not named Luka Doncic are going to have to execute, and it starts with Kyrie Irving.

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