BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks, down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, delivered a resounding 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday (14 June 2024) night, forcing a Game 5 in Boston on Monday (17 June 2024) at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Mavericks’ 38-point win, one of the largest margins in Finals history, showcased their dominance.
Luka Dončić led with 29 points, including 25 in the first half, a Mavericks Finals record. Kyrie Irving contributed 21 points and six assists.
The Celtics struggled, scoring only 35 points by halftime, their lowest under coach Joe Mazzulla.
Despite the blowout, the Celtics retain home-court advantage and could see the return of Kristaps Porziņģis for Game 5, giving them a potential boost.
(el Amigo/Source Yahoo Sports)