The big picture

Philadelphia 76ers come in 3rd on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. Philadelphia 76ers have the higher position to protect.

Philadelphia 76ers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.4 points for and 106.6 against.

Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.

Form

Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 95–119.

Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.

Head to head

These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Philadelphia 76ers 20, Dallas Mavericks 29.

Last time out (2025-26), Philadelphia 76ers won 123–108 at American Airlines Center.

Philadelphia 76ers have won the last five against Dallas Mavericks.

Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 53 points in 2014-15 (123–70).

Players to watch

For Philadelphia 76ers, watch Tyrese Maxey (26.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaylen Brown (21.6 points a game, 60 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Xfinity Mobile Arena

Philadelphia 76ers have won 12 of their last 19 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia 76ers have the edge.