Dallas Mavericks Avoid Sweep, Pull Off Dominant Game 4 Victory

The Dallas Mavericks kept their NBA Finals hopes alive on Friday, winning Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Despite being down 3-0 in the series, the Mavericks rallied to win 122-84, marking the first time a team down 3-0 in a Finals series has managed to win a game.

The Dallas Mavericks made history on Friday night, becoming the first team to avoid a sweep after being down 3-0 in the NBA Finals. The Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4, a dominant performance that gave them a glimmer of hope as the series heads back to Boston.

After losing the first three games of the series, the Mavericks came out determined to make a statement. They started the game strong, outscoring the Celtics 31-24 in the first quarter. Dallas continued to pour it on in the second quarter, outscoring Boston 27-14 to take a commanding 58-38 lead at halftime.

Dallas Mavericks Avoid Sweep, Pull Off Dominant Game 4 Victory

The Celtics never recovered from the Mavericks' early onslaught. Dallas extended their lead to 29 points in the third quarter and eventually cruised to a 48-point victory. It was the largest margin of victory in a Finals game since 1983.

Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks with 25 points. He was aggressive from the start, constantly attacking the basket and drawing fouls. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 18.

Dallas Mavericks Avoid Sweep, Pull Off Dominant Game 4 Victory

Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' leading scorer in the series, was held to just 15 points in Game 4. He was visibly frustrated throughout the game, missing numerous shots and committing several turnovers. Jaylen Brown added 10 points for Boston, but the Celtics received little help from their supporting cast.

The Mavericks' victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. After being written off by many, they refused to give up and showed that anything is possible in the playoffs.

Dallas Mavericks Avoid Sweep, Pull Off Dominant Game 4 Victory

However, the Celtics remain the favorites to win the series. They still hold a 3-1 lead and will have home-court advantage in the next two games. The Mavericks will need to continue to play with the same intensity and focus if they want to pull off the improbable comeback.

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Monday night in Boston. The Celtics will be looking to close out the series, while the Mavericks will be fighting to stay alive.