After falling behind 0-3 in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks mounted a remarkable comeback in Game 4. Led by the impressive performances of Luka Doncic, PJ Washington, and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks displayed fierce determination and renewed energy.
Mavericks fans and team legend Dirk Nowitzki are relishing this dramatic turnaround. After the first quarter, Dirk Nowitzki was seen courtside, clapping and smiling, as the Mavericks took a commanding 34-21 lead over the Boston Celtics. His joy was particularly evident after PJ Washington hit a three-pointer, signaling the Mavericks’ strong start.
The Celtics, just one win away from a sweep and their 18th NBA championship, faced a resilient Mavericks team unwilling to cooperate with their plans. The WCF MVP led all scorers with 29 points. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, while PJ Washington contributed six points in his 14 minutes on the court.
A notable performance also came from Dereck Lively II, who provided a significant boost off the bench. Lively is known for attempting only two three-pointers during his entire rookie season. But the rookie star stepped up in Game 4 with seven offensive rebounds. This effort marked the most offensive rebounds the Celtics have given up to any player in this postseason.
Dallas Mavericks’ First-Half Surge Forces Game 5 in Boston
The Dallas Mavericks lead the Boston Celtics 61-35 at halftime. These 35 points mark the fewest the Celtics have scored in any half under head coach Joe Mazzulla. This surprising dominance by the Mavericks prompted Boston to start emptying its bench with 3:18 left to play in the third quarter.
The Celtics have expected an easy sweep, and seemingly, PJ Washington’s team is not the team to let them clinch the trophy so easily.
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The Mavericks’ ability to rally and fight back in the series has injected new excitement and hope into their fanbase.
By winning Game 4 with a 122-84, Dallas is now set to head back to Boston for Game 5 on Monday, which Kyrie Irving already hinted at after their Game 3 loss.
