Playing hours after Gordon Hayward had the hand surgery that will keep him sidelined for six weeks, the Celtics topped the Mavericks 116-106 at TD Garden for their eighth-straight win.

Jaylen Brown posted 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Kemba Walker scorched in the fourth quarter en route to a team-high 29 points.

Enes Kanter made his return after missing seven games.

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