Mavericks Defeat Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 to Extend NBA Finals

Luka Doncic led the charge with 29 points, 25 of which came in the first half, as the Dallas Mavericks routed the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, preventing a series sweep.

Dallas' 38-point victory ranks as the third-largest margin in Finals history, narrowly missing the record set by the Chicago Bulls' 42-point win over the Utah Jazz in 1998.

The Mavericks seized control early, taking a 13-11 lead midway through the first quarter and never relinquishing it. They held the Celtics to just 35 points in the first half, marking Boston's lowest scoring output in any half this season, whether in regular-season or playoff games.

Game 5 is set for Monday in Boston, where the Celtics will aim to close out the series on their home court.