Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: A Thrilling NBA Showdown

Basketball lovers had all they wanted to see in a match that featured the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks. It is now time to explore the nuts and bolts of this thrilling clash, reviewing the Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Game Overview

Team	Score
Boston Celtics	105
Dallas Mavericks	98

Final Result: Boston Celtics win by 7 points

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Key Performers

Before we delve into the detailed stats, let’s highlight the standout players from both teams:

1. Luka Doncic (Mavericks): 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists

2. Jrue Holiday (Celtics): 26 points, 11 rebounds

3. Jayson Tatum (Celtics): 18 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists

4. Kyrie Irving (Mavericks): 16 points, 6 assists

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Full Info

Let’s break down the performance of the Celtics players:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
J. Tatum	18	9	12	2	0	3	6-22	1-7	3-6	+6
J. Holiday	26	11	3	1	1	0	11-14	2-4	2-2	+6
A. Horford	5	7	2	0	0	0	2-4	1-3	0-0	+1
D. White	18	5	2	3	2	1	6-15	4-10	2-2	+8
S. Hauser	2	0	0	0	0	0	0-5	0-5	2-2	+1
J. Brown	21	4	7	3	0	6	8-15	1-5	4-4	-3
P. Pritchard	3	1	2	1	0	0	1-2	1-2	0-0	+4
K. Porzingis	12	4	1	0	2	0	4-7	0-3	4-4	+12

Celtics’ Standout Performances

1. Jrue Holiday: The pro shooting guard was spot on, scoring 26 points at a free shooting field goal percentage. He is the most valuable player of the match, he scored 26 points and made 11 rebounds that made a great difference in the match result.

2. Jayson Tatum: It was not his best shooting night (6-22 Fg) but his versatility and his ability to impact the game in so many ways showed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists almost toting a triple double.

3. Jaylen Brown: He played well, scoring 21 points, dishing out 7 assists and getting 3 steals but was guilty of 6 turnovers.

4. Derrick White: Excellent work in the two departments as he produced 18 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats

Now, let’s examine how the Mavericks players fared:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
P.J. Washington	17	7	1	0	1	1	6-13	1-5	4-4	+2
D. Gafford	13	9	0	0	1	0	6-9	0-0	1-4	0
D. Jones Jr.	11	3	2	1	1	1	4-7	0-3	3-3	-5
K. Irving	16	2	6	0	0	2	7-18	0-3	2-2	-3
M. Kleber	0	2	0	0	0	0	0-4	0-2	0-0	+1
L. Doncic	32	11	11	4	0	8	12-21	4-9	4-8	-3
D. Lively II	2	7	0	0	0	2	1-3	0-0	0-0	-15
D. Exum	3	1	1	0	0	1	1-1	1-1	0-0	+4
J. Green	4	1	0	0	0	0	1-4	0-3	2-3	-10

Mavericks’ Key Performers

1. Luka Doncic: The Slovenian superstar shot a triple double of 32 points, 11 boards, and 11 assists. But he was creating 8 turnovers which is so dangerous.

2. P. J. Washington: Sunk 17 points and retrieved 7 rebounds off the bench.

3. Kyrie Irving: Played a overall low keyed game with only 16 points and 6 assists on 7 of 18 attempts.

4. Daniel Gafford: Almost achieved his near double-double with total of 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Mechanics, Key Events

First Quarter: 

The Mavericks began actively, with Luka Doncic setting the tone for the match. In the first quarter, Doncic first put up 13 points to ensure that the Dallas Mavericks were leading 28- 25. The Celtics, however, stayed close for a lot of the game largely due to Jrue Holiday’s attacking mentality.

Second Quarter: Celts come from behind

The second quarter saw the Boston defense quarterbacking. Jrue Holiday led the charge again scoring 17 points before the break. The Celtics were however able to snatch the lead and at the end of the first half, the score was 54-51 in favor of the Celtics.

Third Quarter: Celtics Finally Put the Clamps on Doncic

A big aspect that did work for the Celtics in this game was their focus on containing Doncic during the third quarter. They only granted him only 6 points and held the Mavericks to a much lower score. Payton Pritchard at the dying embers of the third quarter landed a buzzer-beating 34-foot shot which gave the Celtics a three-point lead to the Suns as 83-74 went on the board.

Fourth Quarter: The Celtics overcome last-gasp rally

Boston dominated the game for most of the fourth quarter. The game looked to be over when Derrick White sank a three-point shot, making it 103-89 in favor of the Celtics. Still, the Mavericks managed to come back and make the score closer, although it was 103-98 after a three-point shot by Doncic. And thus, some timely defensive stands and a Jaylen Brown layup saw the Celtics through to the 105-98 win.

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Statistical Breakdown

Team Comparison

Stat	Celtics	Mavericks
Field Goal %	44.3%	45.5%
3-Point %	27.9%	26.9%
Free Throw %	85.0%	66.7%
Rebounds	41	43
Assists	29	21
Steals	10	5
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	10	15

Key Statistical Takeaways

1. The Celtics’ balanced attack: Boston once again dominated its opponents on the board and had six players who scored double figures.

2. Turnover battle: While the Mavericks made 15 turnovers against Celtics 10 the turnovers definitely contributed to the mix-up.

3. Three-point shooting woes: Long-range shooting troubled both teams: the Celtics made only 27. 9% and the maverick 26.9%.

4. Free throw disparity: As for the free throw shooting, the Boston Celtics indeed did a much better job than the Mavericks with 85% compared to 66.7%.

Conclusion:

The game between Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks was one of those rivarly: it was Criminals against rivals. Although there were some spectacular performances from Doncic, Holiday, and Tatum, it were the Celtics who proved to be a balanced team along with their ability to make strategic changes on defense helped them achieve the win. This game will be crucial for both the teams, where the Celtics will try to continue the winning streak and the Mavericks will try to analyze their play and make adjustments to win such matches in the future.

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