National Basketball Association
Boston 138, Dallas 110
When: 7:30 PM ET, Friday, March 1, 2024
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Officials:
#67 Brandon Adair, #54 Ray Acosta, #65 Nate Green
Attendance:
19156
By Field Level Media
Jayson Tatum overcame a slow start to score a team-high 32 points as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to 10 games by beating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 138-110 Friday night.
Tatum had two points after 17 minutes but finished 10-for-19 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and Kristaps Porzingis tossed in 24.
Boston was 21 of 43 (48.8 percent) from beyond the 3-point line. Tatum connected on 5-of-9 3-point attempts. Porzingis made four 3-pointers, while Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each finished with three.
Luka Doncic had 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Mavericks. It was his 12th triple-double of the season and the 10th straight game he has scored at least 25 points.
The Celtics led by 12 after three quarters and pushed their lead to 112-94 by scoring 10 of the first 14 points in the fourth. Boston had a 127-103 lead after Al Horford made a 3-pointer with 3:57 to play. Boston made each of its 13 free-throw attempts.
Dallas received 19 points from Kyrie Irving, 17 from P.J. Washington and 15 from Dereck Lively II. Washington also had seven rebounds.
The Mavericks shot 26.5 percent from 3-point territory (9 of 34). Doncic and Washington each made a team-high three 3-pointers.
It was Boston's second victory over Dallas this season. The Celtics beat the Mavericks 119-110 in Dallas on Jan. 22.
Boston made 7 of its 13 3-point attempts in the first quarter and led 38-32 after 12 minutes. Doncic scored 16 points in the quarter.
The Celtics extended their advantage to 12 points in the second quarter and led 66-59 at halftime. All four of Porzingis' 3-pointers came in the first half.
The Mavericks cut their deficit to two points midway through the third but trailed 102-90 after three quarters. Tatum scored 16 points in the third.
--Field Level Media
Top Game Performances
Dallas |
|
Boston |
Luka Doncic 37 |
Scoring |
Jayson Tatum 32 |
Luka Doncic 11 |
Assists |
Derrick White 8 |
Luka Doncic 12 |
Rebounds |
Al Horford 8 |
Luka Doncic 6 |
Free Throws Made |
Jayson Tatum 7 |
Dereck Lively II 2 |
Steals |
Jrue Holiday 2 |
Daniel Gafford 1 |
Blocks |
Al Horford 2 |
Team Stats Summary
Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
Dallas
|
110 |
46.8 |
9-34 |
13-18 |
20 |
42 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
Boston
|
138 |
55.3 |
21-43 |
13-13 |
33 |
47 |
8 |
4 |
9 |
Upcoming Games
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Boston will play their next game at home against Golden State. The Celtics have a W/L % of .766 after a win and .917 after a loss.
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Dallas will play their next game at home against Philadelphia. The Mavericks have a W/L % of .514 after a win and .640 after a loss.