The Slovenian Luka Doncic, leader of the Dallas Mavericks, was expelled in the third game against the Boston Celtics in the fight for the NBA ring, in which his team lost 99-106. The point guard later exploded at a press conference showing their disagreement with the arbitration decisions.
“We couldn’t play physically. I don’t want to say anything, but six fouls in the NBA Finals, come on man, you’re better than this“Doncic said at the post-game press conference at the American Airlines Center.
Doncic committed four fouls in less than eight minutes in the fourth quarter and ended up expelled at a decisive momentwhen the Mavs were close to an epic comeback after going down 70-91.
“We had a good opportunity, We were close, but we couldn’t. “I would have liked to be there,” she said.
The Slovenian, who finished with 27 points, six rebounds and six assists, tried to keep morale high even though his team is on the ropes.
“We have to be positive and that’s it. Very positive, the first one to reach four wins and we have to be positive,” he assured. “It’s not over until it’s over. We win together and we lose together. “We have to prepare, rest tomorrow and go for the fourth game,” he added.
