NBA Finals: Mavericks Crush Celtics to Force Game 5 In a thrilling Game 4 showdown at American Airlines Center in Dallas, the Dallas Mavericks stunned the Boston Celtics with a resounding 126-117 victory, forcing a pivotal Game 5 in the NBA Finals. Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks, orchestrating the offense with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jalen Brunson erupted for 24 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 15 off the bench. The Celtics, who had won the first three games of the series, struggled to find their rhythm from the start. Jayson Tatum, the team’s leading scorer, was held to a modest 20 points on 7-of-20 shooting. Jaylen Brown added 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the Mavericks’ spirited performance. Dallas dominated the first half, building a 10-point lead heading into the break. They continued to dictate the pace in the third quarter, extending their lead to 15. The Celtics fought back in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks held strong, securing the win and extending the series. The victory marked the Mavericks’ first in the Finals since Game 4 of the 2011 series against the Miami Heat. It also kept their hopes of a first championship alive, as they now return to Boston for Game 5 on Friday night. “We showed a lot of heart and resilience tonight,” said Dončić after the game. “We knew we had to come out and play our best, and I’m proud of the way our team responded.” Celtics coach Ime Udoka acknowledged his team’s struggles and vowed to make adjustments for Game 5. “We didn’t play our best tonight, and Dallas took advantage of it,” said Udoka. “We have to be better on both ends of the floor and come out with more energy and focus. We’re going home and we’re going to get it done.” With the series now at 3-1 in favor of Boston, Game 5 promises to be a crucial one. The Celtics will look to close out the series and capture their 18th championship, while the Mavericks will aim to extend their season and force a Game 6 back in Dallas.Tragic Loss: Former Churchill Show Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in Road AccidentTragic Loss: Former Churchill Show Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in Road Accident Fred Omondi, the brother of renowned comedian Eric Omondi, has passed away following a road accident on Saturday morning. According to police reports, the accident occurred near the Caltex petrol station on Kagundo Road. Omondi was riding on a boda-boda that was involved in a head-on collision with a speeding bus traveling toward Nairobi’s CBD. The bus driver, who was allegedly speeding, collided with the boda-boda, resulting in Omondi’s death on the spot. The cyclist accompanying Omondi sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to Mama Lucy Hospital for treatment. Omondi’s body was taken to the same hospital’s morgue. Celebrities and friends who shared the stage with Omondi expressed their grief on social media. Comedian Terrence Creative mourned his passing, recalling Omondi’s support and mentorship in his early career. “Fred, I thank God for the time he gave us together,” Creative said. “You treated me like a brother and welcomed me when I had nowhere to go. You believed in me and paid me, and together we started comedy shows in clubs.” Politician Millicent Omanga expressed her condolences, stating, “The creative industry has lost a gem. Fred Omondi lit up our living rooms with his addictive comedy performances.” Musician Sin Nombre also expressed his sadness, saying, “This is too much… life is fragile! Rest well, Fred! What sad news! My deepest condolences to the family!” The investigation into the accident is ongoing, with the police citing the boda-boda as being on the wrong side of the road.The Dallas Mavericks extended the NBA Finals series to a fifth game with a convincing 123-90 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points and Reggie Bullock contributed 19. Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 27 points, but he was the only Boston starter to reach double figures. The Mavericks dominated from the start, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looking back. They shot 52.9% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, while the Celtics shot just 37.7% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range. Dallas also outrebounded Boston 50-35. The Celtics never led in the game and trailed by as many as 33 points in the third quarter. They made a brief run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late. The Mavericks will host the Celtics in Game 5 on Saturday night. Dallas needs to win to stay alive in the series, while Boston needs to win to close it out.