"The 116.1 points per game the Celtics put up are just 0.5 fewer points than the Mavericks surrender (116.6). The Celtics hit 15.6 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league), 1.4 more than their opponents (14.2). The Celtics' offense has been much worse at home (115.4 PPG) compared to their play on the road (116.8 PPG). However, their defense has been better in home games (108.1 PPG allowed) compared to road games (110 PPG allowed)."
"This matchup is at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, KFAA, and NBCS-BOS. The Celtics enter this contest after a 107-79 win over the Bucks on Sunday. The Mavericks enter this matchup after a 111-107 loss to the Rockets on Saturday. Jaylen Brown scored a team-best 30 points for the Celtics in the victory. The Mavericks got a team-high 34 points from Cooper Flagg in the loss."
The Dallas Mavericks (19-30) host the Boston Celtics (31-18) on Feb. 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center with tip at 8 p.m. ET and broadcasts on NBC/Peacock, KFAA and NBCS-BOS. Boston comes off a 107-79 win over the Bucks, paced by Jaylen Brown's 30 points. Dallas is on a four-game skid after a 111-107 loss to the Rockets, with Cooper Flagg scoring 34. The Celtics average 116.1 PPG, rank second with 15.6 threes per game, and have stronger home defense (108.1 PPG allowed). Boston has been favored 35 times and won 24 (68.6%), and they’ve averaged 114.1 PPG over the last 10 games. The Mavericks average 114.1 PPG and carry a -2.5 scoring differential.
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