Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics: Box Score and Highlights from June 6, 2024

Boston Celtics Extend Winning Streak to 10 Games

Box Score Summary:

On June 6, 2024, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 at TD Garden in Boston, extending their winning streak to 10 games. Here is a breakdown of the box score:

• Points: Celtics 138, Mavericks 110
• Rebounds: Celtics 52, Mavericks 37
• Steals: Celtics 10, Mavericks 5

Player Highlights:

Despite a quiet scoring night for Jayson Tatum (15 points), the Celtics were led by the following players:

• Jaylen Brown: 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
• Marcus Smart: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists
• Grant Williams: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals

For the Mavericks, Luka Dončić recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. However, his supporting cast struggled, with only Tim Hardaway Jr. (18 points) reaching double figures.

3-Point Shooting: The Celtics shot an impressive 38.1% from three-point range (16-of-42), while the Mavericks managed only a 27.3% success rate (7-of-27).

Defense: The Celtics held the Mavericks to 40.7% shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers. Marcus Smart played a key role in the defensive effort, recording 4 steals.

Outlook: The Celtics' victory gives them a 1-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals. The series will resume in Dallas on June 8, 2024.