Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks 119-110

Celtics Extend Win Streak to Five Games, Mavericks Fall to 2-3

Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics with 32 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 6 Assists

The Boston Celtics extended their win streak to five games on Sunday, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 119-110 at the American Airlines Center. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.

The Celtics jumped out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. They led by as many as 20 points in the second quarter, but the Mavericks cut the lead to 55-48 at halftime. The Celtics extended their lead back to 15 points in the third quarter and held on to win by nine points.

The Celtics' victory was their fifth straight on the road, and their seventh in their last eight. They are now 13-7 overall and 7-2 on the road. The Mavericks, meanwhile, dropped to 2-3 on the season. They will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Clippers.