Mavs seek to level series vs Celtics

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 10, 2024 12:25 am

NEW YORK — The Boston Celtics, coming off an authoritative Game 1 victory over Dallas in the NBA Finals, aren't about to let Mavericks coach Jason Kidd get in their heads going into Game 2.

In comments widely interpreted as a bid to sow discord in the Celtics ranks, Kidd twice told reporters on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that Jaylen Brown is Boston's 'best' player — but Brown and star teammate Jayson Tatum didn't bite.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Maxi Kleber of the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 6, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. AFP PHOTO

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