NBA: Boston Celtics Lose to Dallas Mavericks in Overtime Thriller
Game Recap:
In a heart-stopping overtime battle, the Boston Celtics fell to the Dallas Mavericks 203 - 205 on June 6, 2024. Despite a valiant effort from the Celtics, the Mavericks ultimately secured the victory with a clutch three-pointer by Luka Doncic in the final seconds of overtime.
Key Stats:
Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 35 points and 12 rebounds, while Doncic added 33 points and 10 assists. Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 30 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 27 points.
The Mavericks shot 48.5% from the field compared to the Celtics' 45.1%. Dallas also outrebounded Boston 50 to 37 and dished out 28 assists to the Celtics' 20.
Post-Game Reaction:
Celtics coach Brad Stevens expressed his disappointment with the loss but praised his team's effort. "We played hard, but we just didn't make enough plays down the stretch," Stevens said. "We'll learn from this and come back stronger."
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was thrilled with his team's performance. "This was a huge win for us," Kidd said. "We showed great resilience and determination."
Implications:
The Celtics now trail the Mavericks 1-2 in the Western Conference Finals. Game 4 of the series will be played in Dallas on Monday, June 8, 2024.
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