Celtics Triumph Over Mavericks Despite Doncic's Triple-Double
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combine for 73 points in Boston's 119-110 victory, marking their second straight win and improving their league-best record.
- Jaylen Brown's second-quarter crossover against Luka Doncic was a highlight of the Boston Celtics' 119-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with Doncic himself praising the move.
- Doncic finished the game with 33 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, marking his eighth triple-double of the season and the 64th of his career.
- Despite Doncic's performance, the Mavericks struggled to contain Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who combined for 73 points.
- After the game, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd criticized his players for their lack of focus and complaining too much to the officials.
- The win marked the Celtics’ second straight as they continue to improve upon their league-best 34-10 record, while the Mavericks (24-19) have lost two consecutive games, dropping them to eighth in the Western Conference.