The Boston Celtics bounced back in style with a commanding 122-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals in Dallas.
After suffering their worst loss of the season—a 21-point defeat to the Lakers—the defending champions quickly regained their form, led by Jayson Tatum’s 24 points.
Derrick White chipped in 23, while Finals MVP Jaylen Brown added 22 as Boston improved to 32-14, solidifying the team’s hold on second place in the East.
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 26, 2025
The Mavericks, again playing without Luka Doncic due to a calf injury, were paced by Kyrie Irving’s 22 points but could not keep up with Boston’s firepower.
Dallas, now 24-22, struggled to contain the Celtics’ balanced attack, which saw three players score over 20 points.
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