The threw the first punch in their NBA Finals match-up against the by winning in impressive fashion, 107-89. The series is still far from over, as the two teams are at 8 PM ET. Game 2 could very well be a must-win game for the Mavericks, as the Celtics’ defense revealed some glaring holes throughout the teams’ roster.

The Mavericks will be expected to make plenty of adjustments in order to combat these holes. But as far as talent is concerned, there is only so much they can do to keep up with the powerhouse in Boston. Because of their limitations, it would be wise for them to attack the Celtics in other areas, rather than on the court, and Mavericks’ head coach Jason Kidd did just that.

Kidd Reignites Debate Over Celtics' Stars The savvy Hall of Famer has been in a fair share of NBA locker rooms, both as a player and coach, and he is as well-equipped as anyone at playing mind games. When asked about Celtics’ star Jaylen Brown, through the Celtics organization. “Well, Jaylen's their best player.

” - Jason Kidd Given the Celtics' history, the comments could very well pose a threat to the team’s chemistry moving forward. But this year, more than any other, the Celtics have silenced all outside noise and focused solely on winning the big one. Brown responded to Kidd’s praise, acknowledging that his play is just as much of a reflection of his teammates as it is of himself.

Not only are his comments a prime example of the team's focus, but their numbers on the court .