Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas
Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles, Celtics Ground Mavs Bigs
The Boston Celtics displayed their superior depth and defensive prowess in a convincing victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, extending their lead in the NBA Finals.
Despite a strong start from the Mavericks, who were led by Luka Doncic's 35 points and Kyrie Irving's 27, the Celtics weathered the storm and took control of the game in the second half.
The Celtics' bench played a crucial role in the victory, outscoring the Mavericks' reserves 40-23. Malcolm Brogdon led the way with 15 points, while Derrick White added 13 and Grant Williams contributed 11.
On the defensive end, the Celtics held the Mavericks to just 41.7% shooting from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Robert Williams III anchored the defense with 12 rebounds and three blocks, while Al Horford added 10 rebounds and two blocks.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory highlights the importance of depth and defensive intensity in the NBA Finals. Their ability to withstand the Mavericks' early onslaught and grind down their bigs ultimately proved too much to overcome. As the series moves to Boston, the Celtics will look to close out the Mavericks and claim their 18th NBA championship.
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