Dominate and Defend: Mavericks’ Unbelievable Victory Over Celtics

In the latest episode of The Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and new contributor Isis “Ice” Young discussed the Mavericks’ dominant performance against the Celtics on Friday night. Vince and Ice analyzed the game, highlighting the Mavericks’ strong play on both offense and defense, as well as Dereck Lively’s emphasis on being the aggressor against the Celtics.

The duo also pondered on Luka Doncic’s two-way performance, acknowledging that while criticism from the media may be warranted, it is important for him to play consistent defense. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown struggled against the Dallas defense in Friday’s game, leaving them in a tough spot ahead of game 5 in Boston. The discussion shifted to potential Finals MVP candidates, with Vince and Ice making their predictions for the award. To watch the full episode, visit Yahoo Sports’ YouTube channel. For more sports podcasts, check out the Yahoo Sports podcast family on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts.