Mavericks' Irving credits Celtics, not crowd, for Game 1 loss

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BOSTON -- Getting back at the Celtics -- or more specifically, their fans -- has been no easy task for Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving.

Dallas' 107-89 loss to Boston in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night dropped Irving to 0-11 in his past 11 games against the Celtics, who were the victims of a change of heart by the eight-time All-Star nearly five years ago.

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