Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics had no cause for alarm in the minutes leading up to Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night.
Already buoyed by a commanding 3-0 series lead, the Celtics were not lacking in confidence against the Dallas Mavericks — especially with a championship within their grasp.
Taking to the court on the brink of an NBA title stands as uncharted territory for most of Boston’s roster. But there was little evidence to point to this postseason that raised doubt about the Celtics’ chances of completing a decisive sweep of Dallas at American Airlines Center.