Mavericks humble Celtics, stay alive in NBA Finals

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 16, 2024 12:22 am

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks dominated Boston 122-84 on Friday to fend off elimination in the NBA Finals, denying the Celtics a sweep in the best-of-seven championship series.

Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, and Kyrie Irving added 21 for the Mavs, who snapped the Celtics' 10-game playoff winning streak but still have a mountain to climb as they try to become the first team to rally from a 3-0 deficit to win an NBA playoff series.

DRIVING THROUGH Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals on June 14, 2024, in Dallas. SAM HODDE/PHOTO BY AP

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