The Larry O’Brien trophy is in the building for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden in Boston.
The Mavericks avoided being swept in Game 4, dismantling the Celtics by 38 points to extend the series another game. The loss ended Boston’s 10-game win streak and perfect road record in the 2024 NBA Playoffs but gave it a chance to win the title at home.
Dallas will try and take another step toward history in its pursuit of becoming the first team ever to pull off a 3-0 series comeback. The Celtics will look to get back to business on the parquet, where they haven’t lost a game since May 9.
Will Boston close out the series and win its NBA-leading 18th championship, or will the Mavericks keep their title hopes alive?
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action below.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks live score
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final | |
| Celtics | 28 | ||||
| Mavericks | 18 |
Celtics vs. Mavericks live updates, highlights from Game 5 in 2024 NBA Finals
End of first quarter: Celtics 28, Mavericks 18
9:05 p.m.: The Celtics closed the first quarter with a bang, rattling off a 9-0 run. Sam Hauser hit a 3 then came up with a steal that led to a Jaylen Brown transition bucket. Jayson Tatum picked P.J. Washington’s pocket and scored in transition going the other way.
THREE STRAIGHT BUCKETS‼️
What a sequence for the Celtics ☘️ pic.twitter.com/8ycEthyh5o
— ESPN (@espn) June 18, 2024
8:53 p.m.: Luka Doncic has attacked Kristaps Porzingis on both defensive possessions since checking in, resulting in back-to-back wide-open 3s for Josh Green. Timeout Celtics. Boston leads 16-13 with 3:56 to play in the first.
8:52 p.m.: Kristaps Porzingis has checked into the game with 6:49 to play in the first quarter. This is his first action since Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
8:46 p.m.: Al Horford buries a 3 to get the TD Garden crowd on its feet. Both teams are playing tight early on but the Celtics hold a 9-2 lead with 7:26 to play in the first. Jrue Holiday leads the way for Boston with six points. The Mavericks’ only two points came on a lob from Luka Doncic to Derrick Jones Jr.
Jrue Holiday scored the Celtics’ first 6 points 🔥 #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/dAtFOgGUY8
— ESPN (@espn) June 18, 2024
8:39 p.m.: Jrue Holiday gets a layup to drop on the first possession and we’re underway!
Pregame
8:20 p.m.: The Garden exploded when Kristaps Porzingis took the court. This crowd is going to be loud for this one.
find someone who loves you like TD Garden loves KP 🔊 👏 pic.twitter.com/OwaiJAi31S
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) June 18, 2024
8:15 p.m.: Here are your starters for Game 5:
Celtics:
- Derrick White
- Jrue Holiday
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
Mavericks:
- Luka Doncic
- Kyrie Irving
- Derrick Jones Jr.
- P.J. Washington
- Daniel Gafford
6:30 p.m.: The Celtics have upgraded Kristaps Porzingis to “available” for Game 5. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said he is, “Expecting to see [Porzingis] tonight” and added that he is not on a minutes restriction.
A reminder that he was also made available for Boston’s Game 4 loss to the Mavericks but never stepped on the court.
Mazzulla says there isn’t a minutes restriction on Porzingis.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 17, 2024
Celtics vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Monday, June 17
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Mavericks will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 17. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks
- TV channel: ABC (U.S.) | TSN 1/3/4/5 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Mavericks will air on ABC in the United States and TSN in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Celtics vs. Mavericks odds for Game 5
Here are the latest Mavericks-Celtics odds for Game 5, courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
The Celtics are favored by 6.5 and are -275 against the moneyline. A -275 moneyline means a $ 275 bet would pay out $ 100.
| Celtics lead 3-1 | Celtics | Mavericks |
| Spread | -6.5 (-110) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -275 | +220 |
| O/U total | O 210.5 (-110) | U 210.5 (-110) |
Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Finals odds including updated odds to win the series,
NBA Finals schedule 2024
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Bostons leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 | — | — |
| June 9 | Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 | — | — |
| June 12 | Celtics 106, Mavericks 99 | — | — |
| June 14 | Mavericks 122, Celtics 84 | — | — |
| June 17 | Game 5 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 20 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
