In a stunning display of dominance, Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Kyrie Irving also contributed with 21 points as the Mavericks stormed ahead, leading by as many as 38 points before both teams brought in their bench players.
The Mavericks got off to a strong start, leading by 13 points after the first quarter and extending their lead to 26 points at halftime. The Celtics struggled to keep up and were eventually defeated by a margin of 38 points, which is the third-largest in NBA Finals history. This loss marked the worst defeat in NBA Finals history for the Celtics, who had previously held a record for the largest margin of victory.
Despite their impressive win, the Mavericks still find themselves trailing the Celtics 3-1 in the series. The next game will take place in Boston on Monday, where the Mavericks will look to continue their momentum and force a Game 6. With both teams playing at such high levels, this series has become one of the most exciting and closely watched matchups of the NBA Finals so far.
