The GIST: The NBA Finals took an unexpected turn as the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep by the Boston Celtics, who now lead the series 3-1 after a commanding 122–84 victory in Game 4 on Friday. The game was a reminder that in basketball, anything can happen.
Luka Dončić shines in Game 4: After facing criticism for his performance in Game 3, Dončić bounced back in Game 4 with 29 points, creating turnovers, and working well with Kyrie Irving (21 points) on the offensive end.
On the other hand, Boston’s top scorers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown struggled, scoring only 15 and 10 points, their lowest outputs in the series so far.
Celtics aim for 18th championship: Boston has the opportunity to secure their 18th franchise championship tonight in Boston. Despite their poor showing in Game 4, shooting a historic low of 36.2%, the Celtics have a chance to redeem themselves and make history on their home court.
The Celtics have not lost two consecutive games since April 11th, a streak of nearly two months and 20 games. The spotlight will be on them tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET as they strive to claim that elusive 18th NBA championship banner.
