Dallas, Texas – With the Dallas Mavericks facing a 3-0 deficit in the NBA finals, Game 4 proved to be a crucial matchup for the team to keep their championship hopes alive. The Mavericks delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Boston Celtics with a final score of 122-84, extending the series to at least a fifth game.
The Boston Celtics have been on a dominant streak throughout the season, boasting an impressive record of 64-18 and maintaining a 15-2 run in the postseason. With a 10-game winning streak, the Celtics were just one victory away from securing one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.
Star players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up in Game 3, with Tatum scoring 30 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Brown contributed 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Jrue Holiday’s stellar performance has been a standout for the Celtics in the Finals, particularly in his defensive contributions and guarding Kyrie Irving.
On the other hand, the Mavericks faced challenges, notably in Luka Dončić’s defensive shortcomings that have been exploited by the Celtics throughout the series. Despite Dončić’s offensive prowess, his defensive struggles led to him fouling out of Game 3, impacting the team’s ability to contain the Celtics’ offensive onslaught.
Dallas head coach Jason Kidd faces the daunting task of finding ways to halt the Celtics’ momentum driven by Joe Mazzulla. The pressure is on the Mavericks to make crucial adjustments for Game 4 to stand a chance against the formidable Celtics lineup.
As the series progresses, the intensity rises, with Irving bouncing back in Game 3 after a lackluster performance in the previous games. The focus now shifts to how both teams will strategize and compete in the upcoming games, as the competition heats up in the NBA Finals.