Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game Recap: June 6, 2024

Celtics Extend Winning Streak with Convincing Victory

Boston Dominates from Three-Point Range

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive run with a convincing 138-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on June 6, 2024, at ESPN. The Celtics, who have now won 10 consecutive games, were led by Jaylen Brown, who scored 39 points with 11 rebounds.

Boston shot a scorching 38.1% from three-point range, hitting 16 of their 42 attempts. The Mavericks, on the other hand, struggled from beyond the arc, making just 25.9% of their three-point shots.

Tatum and Doncic Duel

Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' star forward, had a relatively quiet night offensively, scoring just 18 points. However, he contributed in other ways, recording 10 rebounds and 8 assists.

Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' young superstar, had a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, his efforts were not enough to prevent Dallas from falling to 0-1 in the series.

Mavericks Search for Consistency

The Mavericks, who finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, have struggled to find consistency in the playoffs. They were outplayed by the Celtics in all facets of the game, particularly in three-point shooting and rebounding.

Kristaps Porzingis, who returned from a calf injury, provided a spark off the bench for the Mavericks with 20 points and 10 rebounds. However, his efforts were not enough to overcome the Celtics' overall dominance.

Celtics Take Early Series Lead

With their victory, the Celtics have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played on June 8, 2024, at ESPN.