Boston Celtics beat down by Dallas Mavericks in NBA Finals [Video]

Sometimes, it’s not that complicated.

“It’s real simple. We don’t have to complicate this. This isn’t surgery,” Jason Kidd said. “Our group was ready to go. They were ready to celebrate. Understand, we made a stand. We were desperate.”

Down the hall, the Celtics shared similar sentiments.

“They played well,” Joe Mazzulla said. “They played really, really well. And that’s the reason why they’re in this: because when they play like that. So I thought they just outplayed us.”

“I felt like they were the better team tonight, clearly,” Al Horford added. “They played much better, and you’ve got to give them credit.”

Every Celtic who spoke at the podium Friday night acknowledged Dallas’ performance. Evidently, Dallas brought their best, while the Celtics did not.

When Dereck Lively II knocked down his first career three-pointer less than midway through the first quarter, it was clear it was Dallas’ night. It’s fitting that three-pointer at the 6:14 mark of the first quarter gave Dallas …