DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum’s step-back 3-pointer was swatted away, resulting in a scrum on the floor and a loose-ball foul.
It was that kind of night for Tatum and the Boston Celtics. They were knocked down hard in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, when they had the opportunity to sweep the Dallas Mavericks.
Instead of clinching an incredible 18th NBA title, the Celtics lost 122-84 on Friday night, their worst loss in the NBA Finals and one of the worst in league history.
“It happened; we cannot alter it. “We had a bad night,” Tatum explained. “We always say you lose by two or you lose by thirty—they all
Now the Celtics will have a chance to win it at home. Game 5 will take place in Boston on Monday night.
Dallas held a 26-point advantage at halftime, and any hopes of a Celtics comeback were dashed less than two minutes into the second half when Tatum’s shot was blocked by Daniel Gafford, with the Boston forward reaching out as he fell and being whistled for the foul.
