Celtics Dominate Mavericks to Win NBA Finals Game 5

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Lead Boston to Victory

Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving Struggle in Game 5

The Boston Celtics proved their depth was too much for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as they closed out the first quarter with a 9-0 run and took a 67-46 lead into halftime. Despite a strong performance from Luka Dončić, who scored 26 points, the Mavericks' offense struggled, with Kyrie Irving shooting just 5-of-17 from the field. The Celtics' defense was also effective in grounding the Mavericks bigs, with Al Horford and Robert Williams III combining for 21 rebounds and 10 blocks.

The Celtics' victory gives them a 3-2 lead in the series and puts them one win away from their 18th NBA championship. Game 6 will be played in Boston on Thursday night.

Conclusion

The Celtics' performance in Game 5 was a testament to their depth and resilience. Even with Dončić and Irving playing well, the Celtics were able to overcome their poor shooting nights and take control of the game in the second half. The Mavericks will need to find a way to improve their offense and slow down the Celtics' dynamic duo of Tatum and Brown if they want to stay alive in the series.