Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Lead Celtics to Game 4 Victory Against Mavericks

Celtics Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead

Boston Boston Celtics' star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put on a show in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, leading their team to a 107-97 victory and a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Tatum finished with a game-high 32 points, shooting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. He also added eight rebounds and four assists.

Brown was also impressive, scoring 25 points and grabbing seven rebounds. He also dished out five assists.

The Celtics led by 15 points entering the fourth quarter and held on to win by 10. They shot 46.7% from the field and made 14-of-34 three-pointers.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. However, he shot just 9-of-24 from the field and committed eight turnovers.

The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Wednesday night in Boston.

Five Takeaways from Game 4

1. The Celtics' defense was outstanding in Game 4, holding the Mavericks to just 97 points. Doncic was held to just 26 points, and the Mavericks shot just 40.8% from the field.
2. Tatum and Brown were once again unstoppable for the Celtics. The duo combined for 57 points and led the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists.
3. The Celtics' bench was also solid in Game 4. Grant Williams scored 11 points, and Derrick White added 10 points.
4. The Mavericks need to find a way to get more production from their role players. Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie combined for just 19 points in Game 4.
5. The Celtics are now just one win away from their 18th NBA championship. They will have a chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Wednesday night in Boston.