NBA, Celtics and Mavericks

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.
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
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, Celtics bounce back with dominant win over Mavericks
Coming off a season-worst loss in LA, the Celtics dominated Saturday’s NBA Finals rematch, routing the Mavericks 122-107.
Best dunk of the NBA season belongs to Mavericks' Guard against Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Finals rematch on Saturday evening, 122-107. While it was a disappointing result for the Mavs, there was one shining moment for them.
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.
Boston Celtics top Dallas Mavericks in NBA Finals rematch
The Celtics bounce back from an embarrassing 21-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Celtics Top Mavs In NBA Finals Rematch, Rockets Down Cavaliers
The NBA champion Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a Finals rematch on Saturday as the Houston Rockets took the Cleveland Cavaliers down a peg and Victor Wembanyama ended a "priceless" week in Paris with a defeat.
Jayson Tatum Made NBA History In Boston Celtics Victory Over Mavs
On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics crushed the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas) by a score of 122-107. Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 8/22 from the field and 4/12 from the three-point range in 35 mintues of playing time.

Kyrie Irving shares candid opinion of Celtics

Porziņģis: Celtics 'a House Cat' in Some Games This Season, 'Were a Lion' Last Year
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porziņģis feels the team has lacked the same sharpness it displayed last year, when it conquered the Dallas Mavericks in the ...
Kristaps Porzingis offers a feline analogy regarding the Celtics’ killer instinct as reigning champs
Kristaps Porzingis said the Celtics have played like a 'house cat' at times this season coming off their title win last year.
Kristaps Porzingis Strangely Calls Celtics a 'House Cat' Following Win Over Mavericks
The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams this season but over the past few weeks, they have seemed to lack some focus. Like many teams before them w ...
'He's a winner:' How Al Horford found his home and NBA glory
The Celtics' veteran leader took a long, winding road to his first NBA title, and he's reaping the rewards of his patience.
2025 NBA Rivals Week: Wemby's homecoming, LeBron vs. Steph and a finals rematch
Our NBA insiders break down the biggest Rivals Week matchups, including a finals rematch, Wemby's homecoming and a Western ...
Tim Legler Identifies Biggest Obstacles to Boston Celtics Repeating as NBA Champions
"There's no doubt they're vulnerable," Legler said. "They're vulnerable for a variety of reasons. One, it's how good ...