During the Celtics’ 138-110 victory over the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving faced relentless boos and chants from Boston fans. The hostility stemmed from Irving’s departure from the Celtics after two seasons in 2018 and 2019, where he initially expressed interest in re-signing but ultimately joined the Brooklyn Nets. Despite the ongoing fan animosity, Celtics players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown emphasize that they hold no personal issues with Irving and have moved on from the situation.

Irving acknowledged the nеɡɑtiᴠе reception and his 1-10 record against the Celtics since the incident where he stomped on the team’s logo during the 2021 playoffs. He expressed understanding of the fans’ reactions and stated that they have the right to boo him until he secures a win against the Celtics. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown suggested that fans should extend the same treatment to all-star players visiting TD Garden, not just Irving, emphasizing the competitive and theatrical nature of sports.