I expected more from Celtics fans at TD Garden - Irving - video Dailymotion

Mavs star Kyrie Irving says he expected a louder reception from Boston Celtics fans in Game 1 of NBA Finals.

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00:00 Yeah, it's not the first time I've lost in Boston, so I don't want to continue to make

00:04 it a habit, but they've had a few games over me.

00:08 It's basketball at the end of the day.

00:11 Being in this environment, I'm used to it at this point.

00:16 Early in my career, there was a different relationship that I had with Boston, just

00:21 being able to come here, be settled with a veteran group.

00:25 Now I'm here as the veteran.

00:27 Over the past few years, just experiencing the playoffs here, even regular season, it's

00:31 been the same thing.

00:32 I thought it was going to be a little louder in here, but I'm expecting the same things

00:35 going into game two.

00:37 Crowd trying to get me out of my element, my teammates out of my element, but again,

00:41 the energy's got to be focused towards the game.

00:44 I felt like I had a lot of great looks.

00:46 They hit back rim or they were just a little left or right, so I just got to stay confident

00:51 and stay poised throughout this.

00:53 This is the best time of the year to be playing.

00:55 It's only two teams left.

00:56 Let's put it in perspective.

00:59 The environment's going to be what it is, but my focus is on our game plan and making

01:02 sure my guys feel confident and I feel confident and continue to shoot great shots.