The Dallas Mavericks staged a remarkable comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the charge. Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, while Irving added 21 points as the Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics 122-84 to avoid elimination.
The Mavericks dominated the game from start to finish, building a commanding lead of 13 points after the first quarter and extending it to a whopping 26 points by halftime. They ultimately led by as many as 38 points in the third quarter before both teams emptied their benches.
The final margin of victory was an impressive 38 points, marking the third-largest in NBA Finals history. This was a significant defeat for the Celtics, as it was their worst loss in NBA Finals history prior to this game.
Despite their resounding victory, the Mavericks still find themselves trailing 3-1 in the series. Game 5 will be held in Boston on Monday, giving the Celtics one final chance to close out the series and secure their 18th championship.