What is the biggest margin of victory in an NBA Final game?

The Dallas Mavericks roared back in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, winning by a stunning 38 point margin, falling just short of the NBA record.

Jeffrey May

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Jun 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the third quarter during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

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On the verge of being humiliatingly swept in the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks roared back to a 122-84 Game 4 win. The emphatic win sees their chances stay alive for the moment at least as the series moves back to Boston for Game 5.

The 38 point margin is now the third-biggest margin of victory in NBA Finals history, falling just short of the record of 42 points held by the 1998 Chicago Bulls. In that game, the Utah Jazz were simply overwhelmed as the Bulls completed their second franchise three-peat.

One point ahead of the Mavs on the all-time list are the 2008 Celtics who beat the Lakers by 39 points.

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