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Boston Celtics steamroll Dallas Mavericks: 3 takeaways from blowout win

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics disputes a call from the sideleine during the second half of the Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on January 04, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics disputes a call from the sideleine during the second half of the Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on January 04, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Another solid game from Hayward

For all the Boston Celtics fans calling for a Gordon Hayward trade, just put those wishes on hold.

After logging 35 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Hayward followed it up with an all-around game that almost resulted in a triple-double.

With16 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Hayward showed he can help the team win in other ways when his shot isn’t completely dropping.  While Friday night’s performance is more of what to expect from Gordon Hayward on a nightly basis, his ability to explode offensively is exactly why he was high on the team’s radar when he was a free agent.

In the way he is moving and not hesitant when going to the basket, Hayward is demonstrating that he is getting into the flow of the game mentally.  It also helps when the team is winning and just having fun out there on the court.

"“It was fun,” Hayward said following Friday night’s game.  “I think when we have good spacing, we have talented players and it just makes the game easier.  If you make the right read, everybody gets involved and it’s fun.”"

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