Mavericks Force Game 5, Rout Celtics 122-84
Celtics' Clean Sweep Thwarted
Dallas Dominates, Doncic Delivers
The Dallas Mavericks kept their NBA Finals hopes alive on Friday night, securing a resounding 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4. The 38-point margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only the Chicago Bulls' 96-54 win over the Utah Jazz in 1998 and the Celtics' 133-70 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in 1985.
Luka Doncic set the tone for the Mavericks, scoring 25 points in the first half and receiving much-needed support from his teammates. The Celtics, who had been dominant in the first three games of the series, struggled to keep pace with Dallas' offensive onslaught.
The Mavericks' win forces a Game 5 in Boston on Monday night. The Celtics still hold a 3-1 series lead, but Dallas has shown renewed determination and momentum.
5 Takeaways
1.
Doncic's Dominance: Luka Doncic proved once again why he is one of the best players in the league, leading the Mavericks with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. 2.
Dallas' Improved Defense: The Mavericks made significant adjustments in their defense, limiting the Celtics to just 34% shooting from the field and forcing 15 turnovers. 3.
Celtics' Struggles: The Celtics were uncharacteristically sloppy, committing numerous unforced errors and shooting poorly from beyond the arc (11-for-40). 4.
Key Contributions: Spencer Dinwiddie (21 points) and Jalen Brunson (20 points) provided valuable support for Doncic, while Kristaps Porzingis added 12 points and 11 rebounds. 5.
Series Not Over: While the Celtics remain in control of the series, the Mavericks have shown they have the ability to compete and win. Game 5 promises to be another intense battle in this captivating NBA Finals matchup.
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