Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics: the preview
Dallas Mavericks meet Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center, Tuesday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 30 of the 55 meetings with Boston Celtics since 2002.
The big picture
Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Boston Celtics are 4th. Boston Celtics are the side higher up the table.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
Head to head
These sides have met 55 times on our records since 2002: Dallas Mavericks 30, Boston Celtics 25.
Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 120–100 at TD Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 38 points in 2023-24 (122–84).
Players to watch
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).
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
