Mavericks, NBA Finals and Boston Celtics

Only the result was reminiscent of the NBA Finals as the Mavericks fell short vs. Celtics
Individually, Irving’s numbers were better against the Celtics on Saturday, but for the Mavericks the result was all too familiar. They will see the Celtics again, in Boston, on Feb. 6, trade deadline day. Perhaps they will have Doncic back, or nearly back, by then.
In NBA Finals rematch, Mavericks fall, lose yet another player to injury
As well as Kyrie Irving has played, the hobbled Mavericks have been a bottom-seven offense over the past month, minus Luka Dončić.
The Celtics dominated Mavericks 122-107 in 2025 finals rematch
The Boston Celtics grabbed a 122-107 victory on the road against the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night, a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw the Celtics secure a coveted 18th championship banner.
Dallas Mavericks lose another player to injury in NBA Finals rematch against Celtics
Just after bouncing back and beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to respond to some losses, the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Boston Celtics in a game they are on pace to lose. In the fourth quarter,
Celtics defeat Mavericks 122-107 in NBA Finals rematch, Tatum scores 24
DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.
Tatum, White help Celtics pull away to beat Mavericks 122-107 in first meeting since NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.
Three-point barrage carries Celtics over Mavericks in NBA Finals rematch, 122-107
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics met in Dallas on Saturday for their first matchup since last season's NBA Finals. Dallas was missing many key pieces, including starters Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, while Boston was wrapping up a four-game road trip.
More of the same as Celtics top Mavs in Finals rematch
Dallas led 16-6 just four minutes into the game and had a 29-25 advantage after one quarter. The Celtics built a 15-point lead in the second quarter, but the Mavericks scored the final five points in the half to trail 59-49. Boston had no turnovers in the first half.
Mavericks big man suffers major injury in Celtics blowout
The Mavericks were already playing without starting center Dereck Lively due to a stress fracture in his right ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least a month. Kleber had
3 takeaways from Mavericks' loss to Celtics in first NBA Finals rematch
T he Dallas Mavericks fell 122-107 to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, as the Mavs' defense could never hold Boston in check, especially from behind the arc. The injury bug hit Dal
Mavericks' Jason Kidd gives Kyrie Irving honest All-Star endorsement
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained why he believes Kyrie Irving is deserving of a 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game selection.
Mavericks Could Land $35M Forward in Massive Trade Idea
In this new trade idea from Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World, the Mavericks bring in a two-time NBA champion. The deal ...
Why Mavericks' best trade deadline strategy is standing pat and getting healthy
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How did former Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis perform in first return to Dallas?
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Mavericks injury update: Dante Exum upgraded from ‘out’ for first time this season
Guard Dante Exum, who’s missed the entire season thus far after undergoing offseason wrist surgery, was upgraded to “doubtful ...
Andre Iguodala's No. 9 Jersey to Be Retired by Warriors; Won 2015 NBA Finals MVP
Andre Iguodala is set to become the seventh player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will ...
Previewing Boston Celtics' matchup for Dallas Mavericks before upcoming contest
This afternoon, the Dallas Mavericks will host the defending NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics, in a game that tips at 4:30 ...
Celtics tame Mavericks following slow start to score championship-level victory
DALLAS ― In the first matchup this season between last year’s NBA finalists, the defending champion Celtics won Saturday, 122 ...