Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar, has consistently drawn attention for his exceptional performances in the NBA. A recurring topic among fans and analysts is his performance against specific teams, particularly the Boston Celtics. This analysis delves into Luka Doncic’s career stats when facing the Celtics, breaking down his performance both at home and on the road to identify key trends.
When Luka Doncic faces the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, his scoring average is approximately 32 points, accompanied by 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Examining individual game statistics reveals a range of performances:
- 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists (Celtics Win)
- 34 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists (Celtics Win)
- 36 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists (Dallas Win)
- 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists (Dallas Win)
- 42 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists (Celtics Win)
- 37 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists (Celtics Win)
These figures highlight a pattern of high scoring games, with three instances of 35+ points and one instance exceeding 40 points in Boston. However, when playing at home against the Celtics, Luka’s average stats show a slight decrease, averaging around 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. His home game logs include:
- 15 points, 0 rebounds, 8 assists (Dallas Win)
- 31 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists (Dallas Win)
- 33 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists (Dallas Win)
- 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists (Celtics Win)
- 33 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists (Celtics Win)
Analyzing his performance in Dallas wins versus losses against the Celtics provides further insights. In games where the Mavericks secured a win, Luka’s two-point field goal percentage is notably high.
Dallas Wins – Two-Point Field Goal Percentage Examples:
- 73% (11 makes)
- 50% (8 makes)
- 46% (5 makes)
- 48% (11 makes)
- 57% (12 makes)
On average, in Dallas wins against Boston, Luka makes approximately 9 two-point field goals per game. His three-point shooting is also significant in wins.
Dallas Wins – Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Examples:
- 64% (7 makes)
- 40% (4 makes)
- 75% (3 makes)
- 75% (6 makes)
- 50% (5 makes)
In contrast, when the Mavericks lose to the Celtics, Luka’s two-point field goal percentage tends to fluctuate, and his three-point shooting efficiency declines.
Dallas Losses – Two-Point Field Goal Percentage Examples:
- 44% (7 makes)
- 52% (11 makes)
- 61% (17 makes)
- 56% (14 makes)
- 30% (7 makes)
- 40% (12 makes)
Dallas Losses – Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Examples:
- 50% (4 makes)
- 30% (3 makes)
- 38% (3 makes)
- 33% (3 makes)
- 0% (0 makes)
- 25% (2 makes)
In losses, Luka’s average made three-pointers per game drops to around 3, compared to an average of 5 made threes in wins. This data suggests a correlation between Luka Doncic’s three-point shooting success and the Mavericks’ win outcome against the Celtics.
The statistics indicate that the Boston Celtics often find success when they can effectively defend Luka Doncic on the perimeter, forcing him to rely more on contested two-point shots. Conversely, when Doncic finds his rhythm from the three-point line, the Mavericks are more likely to win. Furthermore, the data subtly suggests that Luka tends to exhibit more aggressive scoring on the road compared to home games when facing Boston. This detailed breakdown of Luka Doncic Career Stats against the Celtics provides valuable insights for understanding team dynamics and potential game strategies.
