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On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics, proving that they had finally overcome their adversity. They received their first victory of the 2024 NBA Finals as a result of that triumph. Tonight, the series returns to Boston. Dallas has one more opportunity to seize the initiative and surprise the Celtics at home.
First and foremost, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic must once more explode. Keeping players like Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic quiet over the course of a seven-game series is difficult. Throughout this game, the Celtics’ defensive strategy has been outstanding. But in Game 4, Doncic and Irving were at last able to share a thrilling evening.
The Mavericks must keep giving their teammates high-percentage chances if they are to prevail tonight. Additionally, they have to play aggressively by going after the basket; they cannot settle for jump shots. By taking advantage of those chances, they boosted their confidence and caused Boston’s defenders to commit fouls. Consequently, Dallas was able to capitalize on the high-percentage shots that were made available to them.
Dallas must ensure that they are utilizing space and speaking with each other. Any opposition defense is under a lot of pressure from Doncic and Irving. By locating an open teammate for a simple basket, they can force them to pay. If both players are able to rekindle their offensive fire and combine for at least 50–70% of the Mavericks’ eventual point total. They have a tremendous chance to win tonight and carry the series on.
Key Two: Mavericks Must Make Their Three-pointers Dallas has not been able to hit their three-pointers throughout this series. It has been the biggest difference-maker and every game in this matchup. However, Dallas finally found their rhythm from beyond the arc. As a result, Boston lost by the third-largest margin in finals history.
Additionally, Boston only made 34.1 percent of their three-pointers in Game 4 thanks to the Mavericks’ suffocating defense. If Dallas makes at least 40-48% from beyond the arc they will win tonight’s game. For that to happen more of their role players will need to make their shots. Despite it being more difficult for role players to play well on the road. Dallas’ role players will have to change that trend, and cash in on their three-point opportunities if they want to avoid elimination.
Key Three: Jayson Tatum Needs To Be Contained Throughout the majority of this series, Jayson Tatum has not played like himself. He has played within the flow of the offense and has done an excellent job getting his teammates involved. However, if Dallas wants to beat the Celtics on their home floor. They have to keep Tatum in check during this contest tonight.
In addition, they need to continue holding him to scoring in the mid-20s. Superstars are made in the NBA Finals and Dallas has to continue to suffocate him and not let Tatum find an avenue to the basket. An aggressive Tatum is a top-four player in the league and an opposing team’s worst nightmare.
If the Mavericks can continue to send timely double teams and get the ball out of his hands. They should be in great shape to win tonight. Preventing Tatum from playing like he did against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 last year. He scored 51 points in that game and put the team on his back in that contest. If they can do enough to contain him and prevent that version of him from showing up. The Mavericks will win tonight and extend this series
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