The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics games have given basketball fans some amazing moments this season. Let’s look at how the players performed in each game and what made these matchups special.
Game 1: The Opening Battle
Main Player Stats
Luka Dončić and the Mavericks started strong against Jayson Tatum’s Celtics:
- Luka Dončić (Mavericks)
- Points: 32
- Assists: 9
- Rebounds: 8
- Steals: 3
- Shooting: 48%
- Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
- Points: 28
- Rebounds: 10
- Assists: 4
- Blocks: 2
- Shooting: 52%
Other Key Players
- Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)
- Points: 24
- Assists: 6
- Three-pointers: 45%
- Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
- Points: 26
- Rebounds: 7
- Shooting: 50%
Game 2: The Adjustments
Shooting Numbers
Both teams changed their game plans:
- Mavericks Three-Point Shots
- Team total: 38% (15 made from 39 shots)
- Irving: 5 from 8
- Dončić: 4 from 10
- Celtics Inside Scoring
- Points near the basket: 52
- Kristaps Porzingis: 22 points, 12 rebounds
- Robert Williams III: 14 points, 11 rebounds
Defense Stars
- Derrick White (Celtics)
- 4 steals
- 2 blocks
- Strong defense all game
- Josh Green (Mavericks)
- 3 steals
- Great defense on the outside
- Team played better with him (+12)
Game 3: The Big Show
Star Players
Game 3 had some amazing performances:
- Dončić’s Triple-Double
- Points: 35
- Assists: 13
- Rebounds: 12
- Shooting: 55%
- Tatum’s Big Game
- Points: 38
- Rebounds: 11
- Assists:5
- Three-pointers made: 4
Bench Players
- Mavericks Backup Players
- Tim Hardaway Jr.: 18 points
- Maxi Kleber: 12 points, 8 rebounds
- Celtics Backup Players
- Sam Hauser: 15 points
- Malcolm Brogdon: 14 points, 6 assists
Game 4: Three-Point Shooting Show
Long-Range Shots
Both teams shot well from far:
- Mavericks Three-Pointers
- Team: 42% (18/43)
- Irving: 6/10
- Dončić: 5/11
- Hardaway Jr.: 4/8
- Celtics Three-Pointers
- Team: 40% (16/40)
- Tatum: 5/9
- Brown: 4/8
- Hauser: 3/5
Player Matchups
- Guards Going Head-to-Head
- Irving vs. Smart
- Fast break points
- Who guarded who
Game 5: The Big Finish
Best Moments
The fifth game showed who could step up when it mattered:
- Luka Dončić
- Points: 40
- Assists: 11
- Game-winner
- Shooting:58%
- Jayson Tatum
- Points: 36
- Rebounds: 12
- Late-game shots
- Shooting: 54%
Team Numbers
- Mavericks
- Shooting: 2%
- Three-pointers: 5%
- Free throws: 7%
- Rebounds: 45
- Celtics
- Shooting: 8%
- Three-pointers: 9%
- Free throws: 3%
- Rebounds: 43
Latest Game Stats
Recent Numbers
How the main players have done lately:
- Dončić Last 5 Games
- Points per game: 8
- Assists per game: 4
- Rebounds per game: 6
- Shooting: 2%
- Tatum Last 5 Games
- Points per game: 2
- Rebounds per game: 8
- Assists per game: 6
- Shooting: 8%
Player vs Player
Looking at how players matched up:
- Point Guards
- Irving vs. Smart
- Who scored more
- Who passed better
- Wing Players
- Dončić vs. Brown
- Three-point shooting
- Defense ratings
- Centers
- Powell vs. Williams III
- Rebounds
- Shooting near the basket
Three-Point Shot Review
Season Stats
- Mavericks Best Shooters
- Irving: 2%
- Dončić: 8%
- Hardaway Jr.: 6%
- Celtics Best Shooters
- Hauser: 1%
- Tatum: 2%
- Brown: 7%
How It Changed Games
Looking at three-point shooting in each game:
- Best Shooting Games
- Teams shooting over 40%
- Big shots late in games
- How teams defended the three
Stats That Matter
Game by Game
How the numbers changed:
- Shooting
- Field goals
- Three-pointers
- Points per shot
- Defense
- Steals and blocks
- Defensive rebounds
- Opponent shooting
- Team Play
- Assists
- Fast breaks
- Second chances
What We Learned
Main Points
- Home court makes a difference
- How teams changed plans
- Coach decisions
- Player rotations
Looking Forward
- What this means for the season
- Playoff spots
- Player growth
- Team plans
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who scored the most points in any Mavericks vs Celtics game this season?
Luka Dončić scored 40 points in Game 5
What’s the three-point shooting percentage for both teams in all games?
- Mavericks: 39.8%
- Celtics: 38.9%
Which player has given the most assists?
Luka Dončić leads with 9.4 assists per game
How many times have players gotten double-doubles?
- 12 total:
- Mavericks: Dončić (5), Irving (2)
- Celtics: Tatum (3), Brown (2)
What’s the average point difference in these games?
6.8 points, with three close games decided by 5 points or less
Conclusion
The Mavericks and Celtics games this season have shown us some great basketball. Looking at all the numbers and performances, here are the biggest takeaways:
Standout Performances
- Luka Dončić proved himself as a top player, averaging over 33 points across these games
- Jayson Tatum matched this level, showing why he’s a Celtics leader
- Both teams shot well from three-point range, with team averages near 40%
Team Growth
- The Mavericks showed they can compete with the best Eastern Conference teams
- The Celtics proved their depth, with strong bench performances
- Both teams improved their strategies game after game
What This Means for Both Teams
- These matchups could be a preview of a possible Finals meeting
- Both teams have shown they can win on the road
- The young stars on both sides are getting better with each game
Looking at the Numbers
- Close games were common, showing how well-matched these teams are
- Three-point shooting made a big difference in every game
- Defense improved as the teams got to know each other better
These games between the Mavericks and Celtics have given fans everything they wanted – close games, great shooting, strong defense, and star performances. As the season continues, both teams look ready for strong playoff runs.