Celtics vs. Mavericks score, result: Jayson Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Luka Doncic, Mavericks

Kyle Irving

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Celtics vs. Mavericks score, result: Jayson Tatum's triple-double leads Celtics past Luka Doncic, Mavericks image

The Celtics came into Dallas with a matchup against the NBA's hottest team and came away with a commanding victory.

One game after losing to the Thunder by 33 points without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Boston has gotten back on track with a win to snap the Mavericks' seven-game win streak.

The Celtics used a team effort in this contest, as six different players scored double figures. Superstar forward Jayson Tatum led the way with his second-career triple-double, going for 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Boston did a great job containing the lethal Luka Doncic, holding him to 23 points and a season-low three assists.

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the Celtics' statement win in Dallas.

MORE: Why Tatum will — and won't — be better than Doncic in five years

Celtics vs. Mavericks score

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Celtics 29 35 25 35 124
Mavericks 20 26 19 30 95

Celtics vs. Mavericks updates, highlights

Final: Celtics 124, Mavericks 95

9:52 p.m.: The Celtics controlled this contest the entire way, cruising to a 29-point victory over the Mavericks. Jayson Tatum led the way with his second-career triple-double, going for 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Boston's depth stepped up in this one, with five different players joining Tatum in double figures. Its ball movement was impressive, dishing out 29 assists on 41 made field goals.

As for the Mavericks, Luka Doncic was held to just 23 points, nine rebounds and a season-low three assists. With the game's outcome decided, Doncic did not play in the fourth quarter.

Dallas got a late spark from rookie second-round pick Jaden Hardy, who finished with 15 points. Spencer Dinwiddie pitched in 18 points but the Mavericks didn't have the firepower to keep up with the Celtics.

 

9:44 p.m.: A little bit of showtime from the Celtics' two stars! Jayson Tatum finds Jaylen Brown on an alley-oop to put a bow on this one. Tatum has recorded his second-career triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

9:39 p.m.: Jaden Hardy is looking like the spark the Mavericks needed all night, rattling off 15 points on six shots in nine minutes. He ignited a 19-6 run for Dallas, but Jayson Tatum answered with an and-one to keep the lead at a comfortable distance. The Celtics lead 108-88 with four minutes to go.

9:32 p.m.: The Mavericks are getting a little life from rookie second-round pick Jaden Hardy, who has spent the majority of his first NBA season in the G League. Hardy has scored seven quick points in seven minutes, but Dallas still trails Boston 97-75 with under eight minutes left in the game.

End of third quarter: Celtics 89, Mavericks 65

9:22 p.m.: The Celtics wavered for a moment in the third quarter but quickly snapped back into shape. Boston has controlled the entire game, taking a 24-point lead into the fourth quarter.

Jayson Tatum is on triple-double watch with 16 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. He's had plenty of help tonight, as Malcolm Brogdon (14 points), Marcus Smart (12), Jaylen Brown (10) and Grant Williams (10) have all joined him in double figures.

Luka Doncic is trying to carry the Mavericks with 23 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Aside from Spencer Dinwiddie's 18 points and Christian Wood's 12 points and 12 rebounds, there hasn't been much help for Dallas' star playmaker.

9:11 p.m.: The Mavericks made a little run to cut the deficit to 14 but Boston had an answer right away. The Celtics have the lead back to 21, up 81-59 with 3:05 left in the third. Boston's ball movement has been synergetic, dishing out 20 assists on 26 made field goals.

Christian Wood has had a strong start to the second half for Dallas, up to 12 points and 12 rebounds to give Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie a little bit of help.

9:00 p.m.: The Celtics are starting to pull away, leading 71-50 with 7:44 to play in the third. Jayson Tatum is heating up on the offensive end with 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. The Mavericks could be in trouble as Luka Doncic navigates foul trouble after picking up his fourth foul early in the third.

Halftime: Celtics 64, Mavericks 46

8:35 p.m.: Even though Luka Doncic has 20 of his team's 46 points, the Celtics' team basketball has given them an 18-point lead at the half.

Boston has 17 assists on 22 made field goals, while the Mavericks have just four assists.

Malcolm Brogdon (11 points) and Grant Williams (10 points) have provided a scoring boost off the bench on a night when their team needs it most. Jayson Tatum has done a little bit of everything with 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but Jaylen Brown has been limited to just four points in nine minutes due to foul trouble.

Spencer Dinwiddie has helped Doncic with 13 points, but no other Mavericks player is in double figures.

8:24 p.m.: The ball is zipping around the perimeter for the Celtics as Derrick White buries the team's eighth and ninth 3-pointers of the game. Boston leads Dallas 55-41 with 2:52 left in the half. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown only have four points apiece, but the Celtics' bench and role players have stepped up in a big way.

Luka Doncic looks like he is hobbled by his left ankle but the superstar still has 15 points, five rebounds and two assists.

8:13 p.m.: After getting his ankle re-taped in the locker room, Luka Doncic is back in the game for the Mavericks. The Celtics remain in the lead, 41-28, with 7:20 to play in the half.

8:11 p.m.: Jaylen Brown has picked up his third foul with eight minutes remaining in the second quarter. He has been held to just nine minutes (and four points) in this contest so far due to foul trouble.

8:07 p.m.: An update from TNT's Jared Greenberg: Luka Doncic went to the locker room in between quarters to get his ankle re-taped. He will still sub in for his normal spot in the rotation in the second quarter, though.

End of first quarter: Celtics 29, Mavericks 20

8:01 p.m.: The Celtics lead the Mavericks by nine points after the first frame. In a matchup centered around two stars, it was Boston's bench that made the difference in the first frame. The Celtics went 5-for-12 from 3 in the quarter, with four of those 3s coming from their reserves.

Jayson Tatum only has four points but he has still made an impact with four rebounds and three assists. Luka Doncic has a game-high 11 points after the first quarter.

7:50 p.m.: Jayson Tatum has also picked up his second foul of the game, but head coach Joe Mazzulla is electing to keep him in. Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White all have two fouls apiece in the first quarter.

7:49 p.m.: The Celtics rattled off a quick 10-1 run to take the lead, up 17-10 with 3:59 left in the first quarter. After missing his first three shots, Jayson Tatum is finally on the board after knocking down a floater. Luka Doncic is also off to a slow start with two points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field.

7:40 p.m.: The Celtics are forced to dip into their bench quicker than usual with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each picking up two fouls already. The Mavericks lead 9-7 with 6:40 to play in the first quarter.

Pregame

7:25 p.m.: The Mavericks will start Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Tim Hardaway Jr., Reggie Bullock and Christian Wood.

7:05 p.m.: The Celtics will start Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford.

6:30 p.m.: Get your popcorn ready for this one.

What channel is Celtics vs. Mavericks on?

  • Date: Thursday, Jan. 5
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

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    Celtics vs. Mavericks start time

    • Date: Thursday, Jan. 5
    • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

    Celtics vs. Mavericks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 5. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

    Celtics schedule 2022-23

    Here are Boston's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

    Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
    Jan. 5 at Mavericks 7:30 p.m. TNT
    Jan. 7 at Spurs 6 p.m. —
    Jan. 9 vs. Bulls 7:30 p.m. NBA TV
    Jan. 11 vs. Pelicans 7:30 p.m. —
    Jan. 12 at Nets 7:30 p.m. TNT

    Mavericks schedule 2022-23

    Here are Dallas' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

    Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
    Jan. 5 vs. Celtics 7:30 p.m. TNT
    Jan. 7 vs. Pelicans 8 p.m. —
    Jan. 8 at Thunder 7 p.m. —
    Jan. 10 at Clippers 10:30 p.m. —
    Jan. 12 at Lakers 10 p.m. TNT

    Kyle Irving

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    You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.