Celtics knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, top, and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, bottom, chase a loose ball during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Sam Hodde]
DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics got knocked down hard in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Instead of wrapping up a four-game series sweep over the Dallas Mavericks, the Celtics suffered their worst loss ever in the NBA Finals, and one of the worst in league history when they fell 122-84 Friday night. At least now they go back home with a chance Monday night to clinch unprecedented 18th NBA title. Dallas had a 26-point halftime lead and built that to as much as 48. There have been only two other NBA Finals games that surpassed the final 38-point margin.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, chase a loose ball during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
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