On Monday night, the hopes of Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks winning an NBA Championship were dashed as they lost Game 5 to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics claimed their 18th NBA title with a convincing 106-88 victory. Despite the loss, Dončić had a team-high 28 points and performed well throughout the Finals, especially on the offensive end. However, he was also dealing with injuries during the series and did not look fully healthy at times.
After the game, Dončić was asked about his injuries but he refused to use them as an excuse for the loss. He stated, “It doesn’t matter if I was hurt, how much was I hurt. I was out there and tried to play but I didn’t do enough.” Despite his efforts, the Celtics were able to outmatch the Mavericks with players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Throughout the playoffs, the Mavericks had defeated teams like the Clippers, Thunder, and Timberwolves to reach the Finals. However, they ultimately fell short against the Celtics. Dončić’s determination and resilience were on display even in adversity.
