The Dallas Mavericks stayed
alive in the 2024 NBA Finals after blowing out the Boston Celtics
and cut the series lead to 3-1 in Game 4 on Day 42 of the 2024 NBA
Playoffs on Friday night.
The Mavericks started hot from
the get-go and never looked back. Anchored by the shotmaking of
superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas built a 26 point
lead at halftime and finished the game with a 38-point
advantage.
After a disappointing Game 3
playing uninspired basketball, Doncic stepped it up big time
especially on defense, moving and sliding his feet and had a more
concerted effort on that end of the floor. It ignited several Mavs
runs throughout the entire game and it set the tone for the rest of
the game.
Boston just didn’t have any
answers against a surging Dallas offense and they will have another
crack at closing the series out and win their 18th championship in
Game 5 back in Boston.
Some takeaways from this
game:
- Luka playing with more effort on defense is
everything for the Mavs; everything starts and ends with him. Got
to set better examples for his teammates - An unforgettable game for Boston, lost a chance
to close this series out. Now onto Game 5 in a crucial one, or else
risk of coming back to Dallas and giving the Mavs the
momentum - After 4 games, it seems likely that Jaylen
Brown could win Finals MVP over fellow Celtic superstar Jayson
Tatum. Jrue Holiday also has a remote chance of winning the award
with his strong performance
Game 5 will be on Monday June
17.
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