NBA news: Kyrie Irving sends clear message to teammates after Mavs’ loss to Rockets – Bolavip

The Dallas Mavericks started the regular season on a positive note but are still looking to find the form that got them to NBA Final last year. After falling 108-102 to Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving took the opportunity to address his teammates.

Despite the loss, the Mavs showed resilience, cutting a 23-point deficit to just three. Irving gave advice to his teammates on how to turn the loss into a learning experience.

“Just try not to overdo it and just have fun hooping. We are in the process of feeling it out,” Irving said. “We have the success of last year, but that doesn’t mean this year because we haven’t achieved anything.”

“The champions are the Boston Celtics, and for us, yes, we won the Western Conference championship, [I’m] very proud of it but for this group right here we have accomplished nothing,” Irving added.

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up against Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets and Taree Eason #17. Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images

Irving’s key to the team’s success

For Irving, the key to team success lies in building a culture of honesty and respect. “So I think I’m just enjoying the start of the marathon. Being able to be honest with each other after games, having those conversations and being able to respond — that’s the telltale sign of a great team,” Irving explained.

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“After losses, not turning into another loss is about getting back to work tomorrow and being able to prepare and be better where we were weak tonight.” he added.

Doncic takes responsibility for the Mavs loss

After Thursday’s loss to the Rockets, Luka Doncic offered a candid assessment of the team’s performance. “That’s up to meDoncic said. “I got off to a pretty bad start, so I’ll take the blame because I have to do better than that. I know I can do it; I just have to focus and play my game.” he explained.

Despite the setback, Doncic managed to find a silver lining in the game. “In the fourth quarter, I felt a little like myself. That’s always a good thing. But obviously we didn’t win; it wasn’t good enough. I’m just trying to play my game,” he added.

Gianni Tina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in football, NBA and tennis. He started his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he took his first steps as a writer. Gianni has covered major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros. His ability to report on events in real time and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a team of top-level journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS and the NBA. Gianni received a Diploma in Communications from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.