Celtics Outlast Mavericks 119-110 for Key Win
Tatum Shines with 32 Points, Five Threes
Boston Extends Lead in Eastern Conference
Boston, MA - In a thrilling matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-110 at TD Garden on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 32 points, including five three-pointers. Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
The Celtics led by just one point at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter behind Tatum's hot shooting. Tatum hit four three-pointers in the period, helping Boston build a double-digit lead. The Mavericks attempted to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics held on for the important victory.
With the win, the Celtics extend their lead in the Eastern Conference standings. They now stand at 35-15, three games ahead of the Brooklyn Nets. The Mavericks, meanwhile, fall to 25-23 and remain in fifth place in the Western Conference.
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