Celtics Defeat Mavericks to Advance to NBA Finals

Dominant Performance Sends Celtics to Championship Round

Boston Celtics 106, Dallas Mavericks 88

The Boston Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 on Thursday night. The Celtics, who led wire-to-wire, improved to 47-12 on the season, while the Mavericks fell to 34-26.

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points. Luka Doncic had a team-high 25 points for Dallas, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' hot shooting. The Celtics hit 13 three-pointers in the game, compared to just four for the Mavericks.

The Celtics' defense was also impressive, limiting the Mavericks to just 34.2% shooting from the field. The Mavericks were also held to just 5-of-22 shooting from three-point range.

The Celtics will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, June 16th.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory over the Mavericks was a dominant performance that showed why they are considered one of the favorites to win the NBA championship. The Celtics played with great energy and intensity on both ends of the court, and they never gave the Mavericks a chance to get into the game. The Celtics' victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they will now have a chance to compete for their 18th NBA championship.