Irving Draws on 2016 Experience as Mavericks Face 0-2 Deficit Against Celtics

Kyrie Irving is channeling the experience of the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic 2016 NBA Finals comeback as he aims to help the Dallas Mavericks overcome an 0-2 deficit against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

The Mavericks, hosting their first game of the NBA Finals, are in dire need of a victory after losing the opening two road games of the best-of-seven series in Boston last week.

For Irving, this situation brings back memories of his time with the Cavaliers eight years ago, when Cleveland fell 2-0 to the dominant Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers rallied to win the series 4-3, clinching the championship with a game seven victory in which Irving hit the iconic game-winning three-pointer.

Reflecting on the past, Irving sees similarities between that remarkable comeback and the current challenge faced by the Mavericks.

"It took a lot of will to win in 2016," Irving said. "We had time to fail together. We had time to go through our trials together. We lost in 2015."

Irving's leadership and experience in overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds will be crucial for the Mavericks as they attempt to replicate the resilience and determination that defined the Cavaliers' 2016 triumph. With the series shifting to Dallas, the Mavericks hope to draw inspiration from Irving's past success and rally against the Celtics.