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Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 5, Win 104-94
Kristaps Porziņģis Shines in Return
Celtics Take 3-2 Lead in Finals
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals on Monday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 104-94 in Game 5 at TD Garden.
Kristaps Porziņģis, who missed the first two games of the series with a sprained ankle, returned to the lineup and made an immediate impact. The 7-footer scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, providing a much-needed boost to the Celtics' offense.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in scoring with 24 points, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 23 points, but he was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after picking up his sixth foul.
The Celtics closed out the first quarter on a 9-0 run and took a 67-46 lead over the Mavericks into halftime. Dallas mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to just five points with less than two minutes remaining. However, the Celtics were able to hold on for the win.
The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday night in Dallas. The Mavericks will need to win Game 6 and Game 7 in Boston to force a Game 8.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory in Game 5 was a major step towards winning their 18th NBA championship. Porziņģis' return was a huge boost for the Celtics, and he will be a key factor if they are able to close out the series in Dallas.
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