Celtics Triumph Over Mavericks in NBA Rematch
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 in a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Celtics, who swept the Mavericks in last season’s Finals, continued their dominance with a strong performance despite recent struggles.
Key Highlights:
- Final Score: Celtics 122, Mavericks 107
- Top Performers:
- Celtics: Derrick White led the team with 23 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 18 points and 4 rebounds.
- Mavericks: Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, and Daniel Gafford had a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Quentin Grimes added 20 points off the bench.
Game Summary:
The Celtics, coming off a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, bounced back with a balanced offensive effort. They shot 42.7% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, with Derrick White and Jrue Holiday combining for 9 three-pointers. The Mavericks, missing Luka Doncic due to a calf injury, struggled to keep pace despite a strong performance from Kyrie Irving.
Dallas has been without Doncic since Christmas Day, going 5-10 in his absence. The team also missed key players like Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum due to injuries. The Mavericks’ offense has struggled, averaging just 109.5 points per game during this stretch.
Injury Report:
- Mavericks: Luka Doncic (calf), Dereck Lively II (ankle), Dante Exum (wrist), and Naji Marshall (illness) were all sidelined.
- Celtics: Derrick White was questionable with left knee soreness but played and delivered a strong performance.
Betting Insights:
The Celtics were heavy favorites (-325) and covered the spread (-8.5). The game went under the total points line (224.5), continuing a trend of low-scoring matchups between these teams. The Under has hit in 8 of the last 10 meetings.
Next Steps:
The Celtics improved to 32-14 on the season, while the Mavericks fell to 24-22. Both teams will look to build momentum as the season progresses, with the Celtics aiming to defend their title and the Mavericks hoping to get healthy and climb the Western Conference standings.
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