• The “Mavericks”, in which Porzingis played, won the first quarter with a two-point lead (26:24). The shooting accuracy of both teams is low: Dallas made 40% of shots, while the “Celtics” shot only 36.4% of shots.
• Accuracy improved significantly in the second half of the first half. The “Celtics” scored 41 points in the home basket, managing to take the lead before the second half with 65:59.
YOOO JAYLEN BROWN DROPPED LUKA DONCIC 😳 (h/t @AhnFireDigital)
• Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in the first half with 18 points, while Mavericks reserve Tim Hardaway was also the team’s leading scorer with 18 points.
• The “Celtics” managed to increase their lead by another five points in the third quarter. During the third quarter, the Celtics’ largest lead was 16 points.
• The “Celtics” played the final with great success, obtaining their 34th victory of the season (119:110). Boston continues to rack up wins successfully. With a record of 34-10, they are the best team not only in the East, but in the entire NBA.
• Brown and Tatum combined for 73 points. Brown has 35 points (1p. 7/11, 2p. 11/15, 3p. 2/7), four assists and two blocks, while Tatum has 38 points (1p. 14/17, 2p. 9/13, 3p. 2/8), 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks.
• In Porzingis’ absence, Al Horford scored 11 points and six rebounds, while Drew Holliday had 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
• Luka Doncic finished the game with a triple-double. The Slovenian has 33 points, 18 steals and 13 assists. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and six rebounds in 36 minutes.
Celtics in the next three games
DateTime Opponent 26.01.03:30 away against the “Heat” 28.01.02:00 at home against the “Clippers” 30.01.02:30 at home against the “Pelicans”
