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Dallas Dominates Game 4, Luka's Effort on Defense, and the Mavs' Minuscule Chances

2024/6/15
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The Dallas Mavericks delivered a commanding performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, overwhelming the Boston Celtics to avoid a sweep. Luka Dončić's improved defensive effort was a key factor, along with the team's overall improved defensive intensity and offensive execution.
  • Dallas won Game 4 by a large margin.
  • Luka Dončić showed significant improvement on defense.
  • The Mavericks' defense as a whole was much better.
  • Dallas won the transition battle decisively.
  • Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving excelled in the paint.
  • The Celtics struggled offensively.

Shownotes Transcript

Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Mavericks' monster win in Game 4, Luka Doncic's improved defensive effort, Dallas' physicality, how Kristaps Porzingis' absence was felt, and the slim chances the Mavericks have to get the series back to Dallas.

Mavericks rout Celtics to stave off elimination (1:35)

Luka's defensive effort (6:12)

The absence of Porzingis (16:16)

Boston's offense coming and going (22:28)

How Porzingis can open things up for the Celtics (33:39)

Dallas' chances to extend this series (41:11)

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