NBA analysts and commentators have been lauding the Mavs' backcourt, but Irving says only one thing matters
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 66 points in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, scoring 33 each, as they took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The two have combined to average over 60 PPG in the series, leading to a lot of praise being thrown at the pairing's way.
Following Game 3, Irving was asked about the thought of being called the "greatest offensive backcourt ever" by the likes of Paul Pierce and Stan Van Gundy. As Irving often does, he gave a level-headed and mature response."It doesn't mean anything if we don't win a ring together," Irving said to the media.
The Mavericks currently sit one win away from the NBA Finals with a likely matchup against the Boston Celtics, who lead their series against their Indiana Pacers 3-0 as well. The Celtics have been the league's best team all season but have struggled to put worse teams away. With Irving having an ugly divorce from the Celtics a few seasons ago and other storylines and links between the two teams, there will be plenty to watch out for if the two teams do meet each other.
This has been a dynamic duo in the postseason though. Doncic consistently sings Irving's praises whenever he gets the chance to help Doncic mature and grow as a leader while giving incredible on-the-court moments and letting Luka take a backseat every so often. Irving has repeatedly come up big for the Mavericks in the 4th quarter to lead the Mavs to one of the best clutch records in the NBA.
The two superstars will be looking to close out the Western Finals in a 4-game sweep as Irving also looks to keep his perfect record in close-out games intact.
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