Celtics Crush Mavs 120-100
Boston Celtics dominated Dallas 120-100 with Jayson Tatum posting 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in his return. The convincing victory keeps the Celtics rolling as they maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference standings.
The victory was Boston's third straight and continues a dominant stretch where they have won eight of their last ten games by an average of 12.0 points. The team now boasts a 42-21 record, holding the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings. This game marked Jayson Tatum's first appearance since rupturing his right Achilles in the 2025 playoffs. Before the injury, Tatum was in top form, averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists during the 2024-25 season. His return comes less than 10 months after undergoing surgery. For the Dallas Mavericks, the loss drops them to a 21-42 record on the season, leaving them in 12th place in the Western Conference. It was their second consecutive defeat after a narrow 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic in their previous outing. The team's offense has struggled, currently ranking 27th in the league in offensive rating. Historically, Mavericks star Luka Dončić has put up impressive numbers against Boston, averaging 29.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists over his career in matchups against the Celtics. The Celtics will now head out for a three-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Mavericks will look to rebound as they travel to take on the Toronto Raptors.
