Celtics Crush Mavericks 125-112
Boston Dominates From Start to Finish
Highlights and Analysis
The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games on Wednesday night, crushing the Dallas Mavericks 125-112 at TD Garden. The Celtics controlled the game from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back.
Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 30 points, while Jaylen Brown added 25 and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20. Luka Doncic returned from a hamstring injury to score 23 for the Mavericks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' hot shooting.
The Celtics shot 50.6% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. The Mavericks, meanwhile, shot just 41.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range.
The Celtics' defense was also impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 112 points on the night. Doncic was held to just 8-of-22 shooting from the field.
The win moves the Celtics to 14-9 on the season, while the Mavericks drop to 12-10. The Celtics will face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, while the Mavericks will host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
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