Tatum Leads Celtics to 10th Consecutive Victory with Stellar Performance

In a dominant display of basketball prowess, Jayson Tatum propelled the Boston Celtics to their 10th consecutive win as they triumphed over the visiting Dallas Mavericks with a resounding 138-110 victory on Friday night.

Despite a slow start that saw him with only two points after 17 minutes, Tatum showcased his scoring prowess by finishing with a team-high 32 points on 10-of-19 shooting from the field. The versatile forward also contributed eight rebounds, solidifying his impact on both ends of the court. Jaylen Brown chipped in with 25 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 24 points to bolster the Celtics’ offensive firepower.

Boston’s success was fueled by their sharpshooting from beyond the arc, connecting on an impressive 21 of 43 attempts (48.8 percent) from 3-point range. Tatum led the charge with five 3-pointers, while Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White each contributed three triples to the team’s impressive long-range assault.

Despite a valiant effort from Mavericks’ star Luka Doncic, who notched a triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, the Celtics maintained control of the game throughout. Doncic’s stellar performance marked his 12th triple-double of the season, but it was not enough to overcome Boston’s relentless offensive onslaught.

The Celtics asserted their dominance in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Mavericks by 18 points to secure the decisive victory. Boston’s proficiency extended to the free-throw line, where they converted all 13 of their attempts.

While Dallas received contributions from Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, and Dereck Lively II, who combined for 51 points, the team struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, shooting a mere 26.5 percent (9 of 34) from 3-point territory.

With this win, Boston notched their second victory over Dallas this season, reaffirming their status as a formidable force in the NBA. The Celtics’ impressive performance in all facets of the game underscores their momentum as they continue their winning streak and aim for success in the postseason.