Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks
Tatum and Brown Lead Celtics to Victory
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 73 of Boston's 119 points.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-100 on Wednesday night at the TD Garden. Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 32 points, while Brown added 41 points. Luka Doncic scored 25 points for the Mavericks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' hot shooting.
The Celtics shot 50.6% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. The Mavericks, meanwhile, shot just 41.7% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range.
The Celtics also outrebounded the Mavericks 53-41. Tatum had a game-high 10 rebounds, while Brown added 9 rebounds.
The Celtics have now won their last three games and are 32-19 on the season. The Mavericks have lost their last two games and are 29-22 on the season.
Conclusion
The Celtics are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are starting to look like the team that won the NBA championship in 2008. Tatum and Brown are playing at a very high level, and the Celtics are starting to get contributions from other players as well. The Celtics are a legitimate contender to win the NBA championship this season.
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