The Dallas Mavericks found themselves in a tough spot being down 3-0 in the NBA Finals series against the Boston Celtics. However, in Game 4, they managed to salvage a win in front of their home crowd with a blowout victory of 122-84. This win was significant as it kept their NBA Finals hopes alive, making them the 157th team in NBA history to avoid a sweep in a 3-0 series deficit.
The Mavericks came out strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Celtics 31-24. They continued their scoring momentum throughout the game, while the Celtics struggled to keep up. Boston was outscored 27-14 in the second quarter, with their 35 first-half points being the lowest they had scored in the entire season.
Luka Dončić led the charge for the Mavericks, putting up an impressive 25 points in the first half. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tried to keep the Celtics in the game, they didn’t receive much support from the rest of the team. The Mavericks shot 52.3% from the floor in the first half, while Boston only managed 29.7%.
The second half saw the Mavericks extending their lead even further, going up by as much as 48 points at one point. Dončić’s dominant performance, coupled with strong team play, secured the victory for Dallas. Despite a lower scoring second half for Dončić, his efforts in the first half had already made a significant impact on the game.
Looking ahead, the Mavericks are determined to keep their momentum going and continue to fight until the end. Dončić expressed his team’s commitment to believing in themselves and giving their all in the upcoming games. Game 5 is set to take place in Boston, and the Mavericks will be looking to carry forward their Game 4 success.
Overall, the Mavericks’ Game 4 blowout win against the Celtics has injected new energy and hope into their NBA Finals journey. With strong performances from key players like Dončić and a resilient team spirit, the Mavericks are ready to face the challenges that lie ahead in the series. Fans can look forward to an exciting Game 5 as the Mavericks aim to keep their NBA Finals dreams alive.