"Generational choke job by Fluka": Fans chastise Luka Doncic after he shoots 3-24 from 3-point range in last 3 games of NBA Finals

Luka Doncic was unquestionably the best player for the Dallas Mavericks in his first NBA Finals appearance, but his 3-point shooting left much to be desired. Fans criticized his poor performance from beyond the arc as the Boston Celtics defeated his Mavericks in Game 5, 106-88, to clinch the championship.

Doncic started strong in his first Finals run, hitting four triples in 12 attempts in Game 1 and four triples in nine attempts in Game 2. However, his accuracy declined significantly, making just one of seven attempts in Game 3 and going 0-for-8 in Game 4.

In Game 5, he only made two of nine attempts, leading to ridicule from fans on X (formerly Twitter).

"Generational choke job by Fluka," said user @HimmyButler22.

During the regular season, Doncic averaged 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 38.2% from distance. He shot 24.4% from beyond the arc in the Finals.

Some fans speculated that the pressure of the Finals might have gotten to Doncic in his first run.

"Lights are too bright LMAOO," commented @JuniorGotNext.

"Wasn’t there when his team needed him," added @Lebronin1.

However, one fan remained hopeful about Doncic's future performances.

“Tough first Finals for Luka. He had the experience under his belt and will be back,” said @BackbBanter.

Here are other reactions to Luka Doncic’s poor 3-point shooting in the Finals:

Boston Celtics spoil Luka Doncic's Finals debut, eliminate Mavericks in Game 5

The Boston Celtics secured their 18th championship in franchise history with a decisive 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5.

The Celtics solidified their status as the top team this season, having recorded the best regular-season record and surpassing the Lakers for the most titles in NBA history.

Jayson Tatum spearheaded the Celtics with 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

Jrue Holiday chipped in with 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Derrick White added 14 points and eight rebounds.

For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic led with 29 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Doncic also committed seven turnovers.

Kyrie Irving scored 15 points while shooting 5-for-16 from the field and 3-for-9 from beyond the arc.

The Mavericks committed 13 turnovers as a team, while the Celtics only had seven.

The Celtics outrebounded the Mavericks, 58-45, and held a 13-11 advantage in 3-pointers made.

Jaylen Brown was named the Finals MVP after averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists in the NBA Finals.