Unlike his performances earlier in the playoffs, All-Star Kyrie Irving is having a hard time in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks guard has opened up on why he’s struggling against his former team.

Irving’s time with the Celtics did not unfold as expected over the span of two seasons. Alongside injury setbacks, reports surfaced regarding a lack of chemistry with his teammates, which strained relationships and caused tensions to rise in the locker room. Despite his impressive individual numbers, averaging 24.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, the team faced internal challenges.

In the ongoing NBA Finals, the Mavericks find themselves still without a victory against the Celtics. One significant factor contributing to their struggles has been his offensive performance. Playing in front of a crowd that once adored him but has now turned hostile, the All-Star guard has struggled, averaging a mere 14.0 points on a challenging 35.1 field goal percentage in Games 1 and 2. In the finals thus far, the Mavericks have averaged only 93.5 points per game, shooting just 44.5 percent from the floor.

Although Irving had a stellar performance in Game 3, scoring 35 points and contributing three rebounds and two assists, it was not enough to overcome the superior Boston team. Doncic and his teammates now face the imminent threat of a sweep in the NBA Finals, which would result in another championship for the Celtics.

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