The Garden Report live after the Celtics and Mavericks practice on Saturday covers a range of crucial topics for the NBA Finals. They discuss the pivotal matchups and strategies for Game Two, emphasizing the importance of Jaylen Brown’s aggressive play on both ends of the court. There is a significant focus on the psychological pressure on Jayson Tatum to perform offensively and his desire for scoring dominance. The team also analyzes how the Celtics plan to counteract defensive strategies targeting Tatum and make the Mavericks’ defense work harder. Additionally, they reflect on Kyrie Irving’s engagement with the crowd and the impact of these interactions on his performance.
0:00 Game two preview and pivotal matchups
10:43 – JB’s aggressive play on both ends
15:10 – Psychological warfare on Tatum’s role
18:24 – Pressure on Tatum to perform offensively
20:03 – Importance of making the defense work harder
22:01 – Tatum’s desire for scoring dominance
25:11 – Celtics’ defensive strategy against Tatum
29:18 – Kyrie’s engagement with the crowd
34:00 – Impact of crowd distractions on Kyrie’s performance
38:58 – Crowd more into the Finals than Kyrie
41:51 – Comparing Kyrie to other Boston sports villains
48:46 – Reflecting on unscripted moments during filming
51:21 – Analyzing strategies for the Celtics vs. Mavericks game
57:45 – Crowd energized as Mavericks take lead
1:03:00 – Rare interaction between Tatum and Brown
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