Boston Celtics won NBA Finals Game 3 against Dallas Mavericks with a score of 106-99, leading the series 3-0.
Doncic fouled out in the fourth quarter.
Luka Doncic finished the game with 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists despite shooting poorly.
On the evening of June 12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a score of 106-99. The Mavs now trail behind with a series deficit of 3-0.
Luka Doncic, an All-Star forward for the Mavericks, finished the game with a total of 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists while shooting 11/27 from the field and 1/7 from three-point range in a playing time of 38 minutes. Doncic also fouled out with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Despite his team's loss, Doncic remained confident and shared his thoughts with reporters during a post-game interview. When asked about the team's chances of coming back from a 3-0 deficit, he stated,
Luka Doncic had struggled offensively for most of the game, finishing with 27 points on 11-of-27 shooting.
The Mavs combined for only 37 points, with Dallas stretching its rotation to 11 players in search of contributors.
Accuracy
Luka Doncic fouled out in Game 3 with 4 minutes and 12 seconds remaining.
Doncic was called for six fouls during the game, resulting in his ejection.
The Mavs were down by three points when Doncic was disqualified.
Boston scored 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting with Doncic as the primary defender.
Deception
(30%)
The author expresses editorializing and emotional manipulation by describing Luka Doncic's frustration and using phrases like 'frustrated figure,' 'angrily disbelief,' and 'helplessly watched.' The article also includes selective reporting as it only mentions the number of fouls called on Doncic without mentioning any called on Celtics players.
Luka Doncic stared at the official in angry disbelief after he was whistled for his sixth foul
We couldn’t play physical.
Doncic was called for four fouls in the fourth quarter.
He helplessly watched as the Mavs’ rally fell short in Wednesday’s 106-99 loss to the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center
Come on, man. Be better than that.
After a replay review, the challenge was deemed unsuccessful, banishing Doncic to the bench for the final 4 minutes, 12 seconds of Game 3
Fallacies
(80%)
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'Come on, man. Be better than that.' and 'Let the human emotions come out. Just give him a hug.' These statements are not arguments or evidence and do not contribute to the analysis of the situation.
Come on, man. Be better than that.
Let the human emotions come out. Just give him a hug.
Bias
(95%)
The author expresses frustration with the referees and their calls against Luka Doncic, but does not demonstrate any clear bias towards or against a particular political, religious, ideological or monetary position. However, the author does use language that depicts the referees in a negative light ('be better than that') which could be seen as an example of bias.
The referees weren't the only reason for Doncic’s frustration.
Luka Doncic fouled out in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, marking only the third time in his career he had fouled out.
Jaylen Brown drew a charging foul on Luka Doncic during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, leading to Doncic’s sixth personal foul and ejection from the game.
The Celtics focused on hunting Luka Doncic during pick-and-roll switches and were able to get him into foul trouble, which proved to be the turning point in their 106-99 victory over the Mavericks.
Luka Doncic has fouled out only twice in his career prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Accuracy
Luka Doncic fouled out in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Jaylen Brown drew a charging foul on Luka Doncic during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Luka Doncic had led Dallas on a 20-2 run before being disqualified, leaving them down to one reliable scorer in Kyrie Irving.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd both called timeouts after Luka Doncic’s foul.
Deception
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The article engages in editorializing and sensationalism by focusing on Luka Doncic's defensive abilities or lack thereof, implying that his defense is a problem for the Mavericks. The author also selectively reports details that support this narrative, such as Doncic's foul trouble and the impact it had on the game. Additionally, the article quotes various sources making statements about Doncic's defense and his team's strategy to guard him.
Rather than settle into his familiar traffic-cone mode Wednesday night in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, Doncic actually got busy when the Boston Celtics had the ball.
The Celtics would have been happy just to hunt out Doncic in pick-and-roll switches or, frankly, just send any Boston ball handler at him to blow by or seize the space the Slovenian star gave them.
They are putting him in every pick-and-roll and iso. He’s got to be able to play the game where he can rest on offense and let others carry the load.
The rap on Luka Doncic...often comes down to this: He doesn’t play much defense.
He’s got a bull’s-eye on his chest. He’s got to be able to guard and understand that we’re there to protect him and help him if he does get beat.
The worst kind of foul trouble, in fact, which proved to be the turning point in the Celtics’ 106-99 victory at American Airlines Center that put them up 3-0
But with Doncic trying to guard, they were able to get him into foul trouble.
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting multiple sources on Luka Doncic's defensive abilities and fouling issues. However, the author also provides their own analysis of the situation and the impact of Doncic's foul trouble on the game.
> Dallas — The rap on Luka Doncic...often comes down to this: He doesn’t play much defense. That’s a problem for the Mavericks, until he does. Then things can get much worse for them.
Mavs coach Jason Kidd on Doncic’s foul-prone defense
Boston’s Jaylen Brown on Doncic's defensive struggles
Bias
(80%)
The article demonstrates a clear bias against Luka Doncic by repeatedly mentioning his lack of defensive skills and focusing on the impact of his foul trouble on the Mavericks' performance in the game. The author also quotes various sources expressing their opinions about Doncic's defense, further emphasizing this bias.
But with Doncic trying to guard, they were able to get him into foul trouble.
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving
Mavs coach Jason Kidd on Doncic’s foul-prone defense
Rather than settle into his familiar traffic-cone mode Wednesday night in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, Doncic actually got busy when the Boston Celtics had the ball.
That's a problem for the Mavericks, until he does. Then things can get much worse for them.
The Celtics would have been happy just to hunt out Doncic in pick-and-roll switches or, frankly, just send any Boston ball handler at him to blow by or seize the space the Slovenian star gave them.
The worst kind of foul trouble, in fact, which proved to be the turning point in the Celtics’ 106-99 victory at American Airlines Center that put them up 3-0
Luka Doncic finished the game with 27 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 11/27 from the field and 1/7 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
The Mavericks last won the NBA Championship in 2011.
Accuracy
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 12, 2024.
Doncic fouled out with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
The Mavs trail 3-0 in the series and face elimination in Game 4 on Friday evening at American Airlines Center.
If the Mavs win Game 4, they will travel to Boston for Game 5 on Monday evening.
Luka Doncic is averaging 29.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per contest in the NBA Finals so far.
Luka Doncic had fallen behind by 21 points in the fourth quarter before Dallas mounted a comeback.
Doncic was playing with a bruised chest that required pain injections.
Accuracy
Luka Doncic fouled out of NBA Finals Game 3 with 27 points.
Doncic was disqualified after being called for four fouls in eight minutes.
Dallas trailed Boston by three points when Doncic fouled out.
Doncic had fallen behind by 21 points in the fourth quarter before Dallas mounted a comeback.
Deception
(30%)
The author makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation by expressing disappointment and frustration towards the referees' calls against Luka Doncic. He also engages in selective reporting by focusing on the four whistles called against Doncic in a short period of time, while ignoring other factors that may have contributed to his foul trouble such as his struggling shooting performance and visible injury.
We couldn’t play physical.
But hindsight is 20/20. We have to wash our hands of this and get ready for Game 4
There’s a method to the madness
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes an appeal to pity when Luka Doncic says 'We couldn't play physical.' This is an informal fallacy as it attempts to elicit an emotional response from the reader rather than presenting a logical argument.
