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Dallas Mavericks Fanbase Reacts to Game 3 NBA Finals Loss to Boston Celtics

The NBA Finals is essentially over, barring history being made by the Dallas Mavericks.
Kade Kimble|
Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after fouling out of the game against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter during game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after fouling out of the game against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter during game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 106-99 Game 3 loss in the NBA Finals at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Barring the Mavericks making history, the series is as good as a wrap. The Celtics championship t-shirts are already being printed, and the banner is likely in the process of being made.

For the Mavericks, their first home game was a bit of a wasted opportunity. Dallas made it interesting down the stretch, but they weren't able to overcome Luka Doncic fouling out. They did, however, erase a 20-plus point deficit to make it a tight contest in the first place.

It was a good run for the Mavericks, and Doncic's elite play helped the team to the NBA Finals. His play as of late, though, has sparked some conversation among fans, stemming from a popular Brian Windhorst rant on ESPN.

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As one can imagine, Mavericks fans aren't feeling too good after their favorite team fell to a 3-0 deficit in the NBA Finals.

Some optimism, some embarrassment, others throwing blame, and just about every reaction from a fanbase watching their team fall short in the final series of the NBA season. With a shot at the franchise's second championship in history, the team is on the verge of being swept, so it's no shock the fans are far from happy.

On Friday, the Celtics will have a chance to close out the series and hang their 18th banner while the Mavericks look to avoid a sweep on the biggest stage.

It has been an incredible run from the Mavericks, and their issues in the championship series have been glaring, leaving the team an opportunity to adjust and look for another run in the next few years.

READ MORE: Luka Doncic Fouls Out as Mavericks Drop Game 3 Against Celtics, Face 3-0 Series Hole in NBA Finals

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Kade Kimble
KADE KIMBLE

Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's FanNation in 2022.