Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Jun 14 2024 Player Box Scores
Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-97 in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Friday night. The Celtics now lead the series 3-1 and are one win away from their 18th NBA championship. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Jaylen Brown added 21 points, and Marcus Smart had 16 points. The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who had 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Kyrie Irving added 20 points, but he was just 6-of-18 from the field. The Celtics took control of the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 30-12. The Mavericks made just 3-of-16 from the field in the quarter and turned the ball over four times.
The Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles
The Mavericks' two stars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, struggled in Game 4. Doncic was just 9-of-26 from the field and Irving was just 6-of-18. The Celtics did a good job of limiting Doncic's touches in the fourth quarter, and he was unable to get into a rhythm. Irving was also struggling to find his shot, and he was often forced to take difficult shots.
The Celtics Ground the Mavs Bigs
The Celtics also did a good job of grounding the Mavericks' big men, Dwight Powell and Christian Wood. Powell was just 3-of-10 from the field and Wood was just 1-of-5. The Celtics' big men, Robert Williams III and Al Horford, were able to limit Powell and Wood's touches in the paint. They also did a good job of rebounding the ball, which prevented the Mavericks from getting second chances.
The Celtics Are One Win Away from the Championship
The Celtics are now one win away from their 18th NBA championship. They will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Sunday night. The Mavericks will need to play much better in Game 5 if they want to have a chance to win the series. They will need to find a way to get more production from Doncic and Irving, and they will need to do a better job of rebounding the ball.
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