Concluding a challenging four-game journey in the Eastern Conference…
Concluding a challenging four-game journey in the Eastern Conference, the Dallas Mavericks (34-26) encountered the Boston Celtics (47-12) at TD Garden, resulting in a 138-110 defeat. Wrapping up the road trip with a 1-3 record, the lone victory occurred on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors.
Mavs coach Jason Kidd reflected on the game, stating, “It wasn’t the outcome we desired, but it provided valuable insights into our team. While there are areas to address, we’re heading in a positive direction, perhaps closer than the scores might suggest.”
Luka Doncic showcased an impressive performance, registering 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Although Dallas had five players scoring in double digits, none managed to surpass the 20-point mark besides Doncic. Kyrie Irving contributed 19 points but struggled with a 9-23 overall shooting and 1-7 from beyond the arc. Other notable scorers for Dallas included P.J. Washington (17 points), Dereck Lively II (15 points), and Tim Hardaway Jr. (10 points).
A notable aspect of the game was the significant contrast in perimeter shooting results. The Mavs struggled, shooting 9-34 (26.5 percent) from the perimeter, while the Celtics excelled at 21-43 (48.8 percent) from deep. Boston’s scoring depth was evident, with Jayson Tatum overcoming a scoreless first quarter to finish with 32 points and eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown contributed 25 points, and Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points, combining for 49 points. Additionally, seven Celtics players reached the 10-point threshold, highlighting their well-rounded scoring.
