During the NBA Finals series, the Dallas Mavericks made a remarkable comeback against the Boston Celtics. Despite losing three consecutive games, Dallas managed to secure their first win of the seven-game series, reigniting the hopes of their fans. However, an amusing rumor surfaced before the crucial Game 5 at the TD Garden. PJ Washington, the Mavericks forward, was allegedly seen playing NBA 2K at 1 AM while the NBA Finals were taking place.

A well-known NBA enthusiast and YouTuber, ‘Solo,’ shared an image on X (formerly Twitter) showing PJ Washington playing the game. The fan claimed that Washington was playing at 1 a.m. just before Game 5 of the NBA Finals. However, it’s important to note that it could have been a troll directed at Washington, as there was no clear evidence or confirmation to support the claim.

Fans Get Sassy in the Comments Section as They Debate Youtuber’s Claim About Washington

Fans in the comment section have started sharing their opinions about the YouTuber’s claim. Some fans are mocking the YouTuber, while others are dismissing the rumor. One fan criticized the YouTuber, saying, “Can bro not let some steam off? Smh, u finna tweet him shit and showering too?”

While another fan mocked the YouTuber’s knowledge, saying, “4-2 Celtics. That’s the script. He knows.”

A third fan criticized the YouTuber, saying, “You running into another grown man playing 2k at 1 am should not be the highlight of your day.”

One fan praised Luka Doncic, the star player of the Mavericks, saying, “Luka Doncic is like a top 100 player worldwide in another game. What do you think these guys are doing? Working in the garden? They are just like us, except they are the best in the world at their job.”

In the 2024 playoffs, Washington has averaged 13.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 20 games, as reported by StatMuse. In Game 4, the 25-year-old Dallas forward scored 6 points, with zero assists and two rebounds in 14 minutes of play. However, Doncic and Kyrie Irving, supported by Dereck Lively II, impressed everyone at the American Airlines Center. Doncic maintained his average with 29 points, while Irving contributed 21 points to support their team’s comeback in the series. In addition, during a press conference after the game, Irving made some bold statements for the Celtics that amazed every Celtics fan.

The Mavericks will need to dominate game 5 against the Celtics, which is scheduled for Monday at TD Garden, in order to stay in the series and have a chance to win the championship. However, if the Celtics win the next game, they will secure their 18th NBA trophy.