Mavericks Edge Celtics in Game 4, Force Game 5
Dallas Dominates First Half, Holds On for Victory
Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas
In a captivating Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks stunned the Boston Celtics by unleashing a dominant first half performance that propelled them to a 38-point victory, 118-80, and forced a Game 5 in the best-of-seven series.
Luka Dončić led the charge for Dallas, pouring in 25 of his game-high 29 points in the first half alone, contributing significantly to the Mavericks' massive halftime lead, one of the largest in NBA Finals history.
Despite Dončić's heroics, it was Boston's depth that ultimately prevailed throughout the game. The Celtics' balanced attack proved too much for Dallas, as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 32 points, while Marcus Smart and Al Horford chipped in 20 and 14 points, respectively.
With the series now tied 2-2, all eyes turn to Game 5, set to take place in Boston on Friday. The Celtics will look to regain home-court advantage and close out the Mavericks, while Dallas aims to keep their championship hopes alive and force a Game 6 back in Dallas.
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