BOSTON — It’s never a favorable position to drop the series opener in any playoff series, particularly in the NBA Finals. History suggests the Boston Celtics now has over a 70 percent chance of closing out the series after taking Game 1 using a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Kyrie Irving had a tough performance in Game 1. He was held to 12 points while making 6 of 19 shots overall and missing each of his five 3-point attempts. He remained optimistic about his performance at the team, suggesting he was missing shots he tends to make.
“Just got to stay confident and stay poised throughout this, man,” Irving said after Game 1. “This is the best time of the year to be playing. There’s only two teams left. Let’s put it in perspective. The environment is going to be what it is but my focus is on our game plan and making sure my guys feel confident and I feel confident and continue to shoot great shots.”
Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter during game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
After Saturday’s practice, Irving participated in NBA Finals media day and was asked about a potential message to Mavericks fans after losing Game 1. He began by saying it’s not the first time the fan base has panicked, but encouraged them to stay poised during the series.
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“It’s not the first time we’ve heard Dallas fans are panicking. Shout-out to our fans,” Irving said. “We appreciate your support all year. Just stay poised, man. Stay focused on the goal. The mission is bigger than us.”
Throughout the season, Irving has shared a message to his teammates and fans that encourages patience. After losing Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in what involved blowing a 14-point lead, his messaging was similar. Dallas went on to take Game 5 and ultimately won the series.
“Don’t panic, and just stay poised,” Irving said. “It’s not time to have irrational emotions towards a game like tonight, you know what I mean? We know how we played. We’re honest with each other, and we had the game pretty much in our hands and control, and then down the stretch… we just didn’t make enough of the clutch plays.”
Another instance was when the Mavericks hit a rough patch shortly after the NBA All-Star break involved losing five of six games after a seven-game winning streak. During that stretch, Irving had a calming message to the media, telling fans, “We’re going to be okay, that’s for everybody that’s watching at home,” he said. Dallas went on to win 16 of its last 18 games before clinching the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
Stick with MavericksGameday for more coverage of the Dallas Mavericks throughout the NBA Finals.
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A firefighter was injured and in stable condition Friday as crews fought a two-alarm fire at a rural Dallas church.
Dallas Fire-Rescue, called to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at 2001 Haymarket Road, arrived at 12:39 p.m. to find heavy smoke and flames rising from the roof, said Robert Borse, administrative captain of fire operations.
A second alarm was called at 1:18 p.m., Borse said.
A firefighter was injured and taken to Baylor University Medical Center in stable condition.
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The cause of the fire was unknown Friday evening, and fire officials DFR said updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Dallas police are searching for a suspect after an attempt to stop a stolen truck led to a shooting in Northeast Dallas.
DALLAS – Dallas police have released the names of the three people arrested at a Northeast Dallas apartment complex on Thursday,
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17-year-old Eric Lampkin-Scarborough, 21-year-old Damon Price and 19-year-old Deantae Moore were arrested after ramming two police cruisers in a stolen truck.
Police say Moore was wanted on two counts of capital murder after two 18-year-olds were killed on Dixon Avenue this March.
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Camren Stacy was found on the ground outside of a vehicle and Kamari Smith-Capps was found in the driver’s seat on March 22.
An arrest warrant affidavit obtained by FOX 4 says Moore was Instagram messaging Smith-Capps about buying “Glock Switches” before the shooting.
Dallas Police Shooting
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DPD says on Thursday afternoon they tried to stop a red truck that had been flagged as stolen.
The truck rammed two police cruisers in the parking lot of the Lakeside Apartments and the four suspects inside ran from the area.
Police shot one of the suspects, Eric Lampkin-Scarborough. He is in the hospital in stable condition. Police say he was armed at the time of the shooting.
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Deantae Moore and Damon Price were also arrested.
In connection to Thursday’s incident, Price was charged with the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, two counts of aggravated assault of a public servant, and a probation violation for the manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance.
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A fourth suspect got away. Police say they are working to identify the suspect, but there is no description at this time.
Police say three guns were recovered in the area.
Chief Eddie Garcia is expected to release more information and video of the incident in the coming days.
Thursday was an eventful first day of the Dallas Cowboys training camp. The front office attempted to answer tough questions, and even an emotional Dak Prescott spoke about his future with the franchise.
So, let’s start today on a lighter note, celebrating the best player ever to wear the number 44 for the Cowboys.
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A second-round pick in the 1972 NFL Draft, Robert Newhouse played the role of bruiser in the backfield for the Cowboys. Playing for the franchise from 1972 to 1983, Newhouse appeared in 168 games, starting in 75.
The fullback position is a lost art in the game today; however, in this era, Newhouse’s position was vital to the success of most teams in the league.
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Many of the greats from this franchise have a ring to compliment their time in Dallas; Newhouse is no different. Newhouse was a member of the 1977 team that went on to win the Super Bowl.
Sadly, Newhouse passed away back in 2014. The legacy of the number 44 starts with Newhouse. A Texas boy who went to college in Houston and found his professional home in Dallas.
Texas made and is now known as one of the best to play for the Cowboys.
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