Dallas Mavericks Pull Off a Stunning Victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Celtics Still Hold Series Lead, But Mavericks Show Promise

Mavs Dominate Celtics in Game 4

In a game that many expected to be a blowout, the Dallas Mavericks defied expectations and handed the Boston Celtics a 122-84 defeat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The win marked the Mavericks' first triumph in the series, which the Celtics currently lead 3-1.

Mavs Dominate on the Glass

One of the keys to Dallas's success in Game 4 was their dominance on the glass. The Mavericks outrebounded the Celtics 52-31, giving them numerous second-chance opportunities.

Mavs' Complete Performance

The Mavericks played with a level of intensity and focus that they had not shown in the previous games of the series. They were aggressive on defense, forcing numerous turnovers, and their offense was clicking on all cylinders.

Celtics Still Lead Series

Despite the loss in Game 4, the Celtics still hold a 3-1 series lead. Game 5 will be played in Boston on Monday, and the Celtics will be looking to close out the series and win their 18th NBA championship.

Preparation No Guarantee of Success

As Celtics coach Brad Stevens said after the game, preparation alone does not guarantee success. The Celtics, who had dominated the Mavericks in the first three games of the series, will need to find a way to respond to Dallas's new level of play if they want to win the championship.