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News, Blog and GuidesThe Dallas Mavericks are still alive in the 2024 NBA Finals after a Doncic-inspired win over Boston prevented a sweep.
Roddy ConsRoddyConsUpdate: Jun 15th, 2024 04:09 EDT0
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Luka Doncic was back to his best in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals, which the Dallas Mavericks handsomely won 122-84 against the Boston Celtics to prevent a sweep and take the series to Game 5.
Doncic’s superb first half in Game 4 against the Celtics
The Slovenian superstar bagged 25 points and four assists in the first half alone as the Mavs raced into a 61-35 halftime lead. Although Joe Mazzulla’s team improved somewhat in the third and fourth quarters, they were still comfortably outscored by their opponents, who improved immeasurably from the first three games of the series, which all went Boston’s way.
WHAT A 1ST HALF FROM LUKA DONCIC 🔥25 points, 4 assists and a 61-35 Mavs lead.🏆 Game 4 on ABC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YtZDjHDlKn
— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2024
Speaking after the game, Doncic revealed his belief that both his and the Mavs’ increased tempo and improvement on the defensive end was what had ultimately led to their drastic turnaround in fortune.
What did Doncic say about the Mavs’ performance?
“Just have some trust in my team. We were locked in, I think especially on the defensive end. We played with pace, and it helps them (his teammates). I’m here to help them, in every way I can. So, we just got to play like that.”
Never one to get too high or too low, the 25-year-old isn’t getting carried away with his team’s new lease of life, although he hopes Friday’s big win can be the start of a momentum swinging in the Mavs’ favour.
Luka Doncic speaks on personal improvements in tonight’s performance after being ejected in Game 3 by fouling out. pic.twitter.com/PM9mDrbIUQ
— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) June 15, 2024
