The Celtics found themselves down 14 at the end of the first quarter after a piss poor offensive performance. The Celtics shot 28% from the field including 1-9 from 3 and only 1 assist. The Celtics certainly turned it around both offensively and defensively the following 3 quarters as the Celtics outscored the Mavericks by 14 in the second half. The game was within reach down the stretch after a masterful performance by Jayson Tatum (32pts 11reb 2ast 2stl 1blk) but ultimately was put away by another game winning 3 by Luka as the clock expired. 

There are a few things to take from this performance: Tatum played phenomenal and besides the first quarter, this was a very solid team game. The defense for the last 3 games has looked excellent and it seems that the Celtics are finally adapting to this new defensive scheme that Udoka has implemented. IF the Celtics record wasn't currently 4-6, most Celtics fans would be very happy about going 2-1 on a pretty tough 3 game road stretch and their only loss coming from a game winner by an MVP caliber player. 

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