Mavericks Avoid Sweep with Historic Game 4 Victory Over Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks avoided a series sweep in the NBA Finals with a historic 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4, led by Luka Doncic's 29 points. This win snapped the Celtics' 10-game playoff winning streak, marking their first loss since May 9 and setting the stage for a crucial Game 5 in Boston. Despite the blowout, the Celtics still hold a 3-1 series lead and are one win away from securing their 18th NBA championship, which would be their first since 2008. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised his team's resilience, while Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla commended Dallas for their effort. The Mavericks' significant win margin is the third-largest in NBA Finals history, emphasizing their determination to make a historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit.