Boston Celtics @ Dallas Mavericks
12-52, 3-30 Away
107
12-52, 3-30 Away
21-41, 13-20 Home
109
21-41, 13-20 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (39-86)
Field Goal %
55% (45-82)
43% (9-21)
Three Point %
27% (3-11)
80% (20-25)
Free Throw %
67% (16-24)
26
Turnovers
28
49
Rebounds
48
Game Information
Referee:Eddie F. Rush
Referee:Sean Corbin
Referee:Derrick Stafford
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 39-86 | 45-82 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 55 |
| 3PT | 9-21 | 3-11 |
| Three Point % | 43 | 27 |
| FT | 20-25 | 16-24 |
| Free Throw % | 80 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 48 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 27 | 29 |
| Assists | 15 | 22 |
| Steals | 13 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 9 |
| Total Turnovers | 26 | 28 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 19 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 23 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 1 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 41 | 21 | .661 | - | L1 |
| New York | 40 | 23 | .635 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 35 | 26 | .574 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 34 | 28 | .548 | 7 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 15 | 46 | .246 | 25.5 | L9 |
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 44 | 17 | .721 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 38 | 22 | .633 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 38 | .377 | 21 | L2 |
| Dallas | 21 | 40 | .344 | 23 | L4 |
| New Orleans | 19 | 44 | .302 | 26 | L2 |
NBA News
Shams: Tatum ready to play, could return vs. Mavs
Shams Charania joins "SportsCenter" to deliver breaking news of Jayson Tatum's imminent return for the Celtics this season.
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Sources - Celtics' Jayson Tatum expected to make season debut
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.
2h
Stephen A.: Jaylen Brown 'deserves and commands' respect
Stephen A. Smith says Jaylen Brown deserves respect as a player and leader for the Celtics.
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