Doncic's 36 Points Lead Mavericks to NBA Finals

Mavericks Rout Celtics by 38 Points to Force Game 5

Dallas Posts Third-Largest Margin of Victory in NBA Finals History

DALLAS, Texas (AP) - Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 124-103 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, forcing a pivotal Game 5 in the best-of-seven series.

The Mavericks, who trailed 3-0 heading into the game, played with desperation and rode the hot shooting of Doncic, who connected on 12-of-21 from the field and added 12 rebounds and six assists for his second triple-double of the series.

The 38-point margin of victory was the third-largest in NBA Finals history, and the Mavericks' first win in the series.