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Celtics Defeat Mavericks 110-100 in Dallas

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · American Airlines Center

Boston Celtics 110, Dallas Mavericks 100, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks?

Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 110-100 at American Airlines Center on February 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a 110-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, extending their lead in the series to 2-0. The Celtics, now with an away record of 33-18, demonstrated their strength against a Mavericks team struggling at home, which now holds a record of 19-32. This matchup showcased the contrasting forms of both teams, with Boston riding a two-game winning streak and Dallas on a three-game losing streak.

In their last ten games, the Mavericks have recorded a 4-5-1 record, averaging 107.1 points scored and allowing 104.0 points. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, as they have lost four consecutive games, with an average of just 88.6 points scored and 93.6 points allowed in their last five outings. In contrast, the Celtics have been in solid form, achieving a 7-3 record in their last ten games, with an average of 114.1 points scored and 105.1 points allowed. They have also won their last two games, showing a scoring average of 107.6 points and allowing 99.4 points in their last five.

The Mavericks have struggled at home, holding a 3-4 record in their last seven games at the American Airlines Center. The Celtics, however, have performed well on the road, boasting a 4-1 record in their last five away games. This contest was particularly significant for the Mavericks, as they aimed to improve their home record against a formidable Celtics team that has dominated in recent meetings.

Historically, the Celtics lead the series 2-0 against the Mavericks this season, with their previous encounter on February 7, 2025, resulting in a 127-120 victory for Boston. The Mavericks had previously lost to the Celtics at home on January 25, 2025, with a score of 107-122. This fixture added another chapter to their competitive rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the Mavericks faced challenges with Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II all listed as day-to-day due to knee and foot issues. The Celtics also had Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day with a knee injury, which could have impacted their lineup. The absence of key players on both sides highlighted the importance of depth and adjustments in this matchup.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, opened with the Celtics favored by 7.5 points, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win against the Mavericks. The total points line was set at 223.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive scoring affair.

The game conditions were conducive to basketball, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. The Celtics capitalized on their scoring opportunities, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they pulled away decisively. Key plays included Jaylen Brown's contributions, which highlighted his scoring ability, and Caleb Martin's free throws that helped seal the game.

Overall, this matchup underscored the Celtics' current form and their ability to handle pressure on the road, while the Mavericks will need to regroup quickly as they continue to face challenges in their home games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -7.5	223.5 o -105 / u -115	Boston Celtics -265 · Dallas Mavericks +215

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Injury report

Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsCooper Flagg36Dallas Mavericks
AssistsCooper Flagg6Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsDaniel Gafford12Dallas Mavericks
PointsJaylen Brown33Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White8Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown11Boston Celtics

Recent form

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L3107.1 scored · 104 allowed per game3-4 at home

L107-111at Houston RocketsFeb 1
L121-123vs Charlotte HornetsJan 30
L105-118vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 29
D0-0at Milwaukee BucksJan 26
L110-116vs Los Angeles LakersJan 25
W123-115vs Golden State WarriorsJan 23
W114-97at New York KnicksJan 19
W138-120vs Utah JazzJan 17
W144-122vs Utah JazzJan 16
L109-118vs Denver NuggetsJan 15

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2114.1 scored · 105.1 allowed per game3-2 away

W107-79vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 1
W112-93vs Sacramento KingsJan 31
L106-117vs Atlanta HawksJan 29
W102-94vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 27
L111-114at Chicago BullsJan 25
W130-126at Brooklyn NetsJan 24
W119-104vs Indiana PacersJan 22
L103-104at Detroit PistonsJan 20
W132-106at Atlanta HawksJan 18
W119-114at Miami HeatJan 16

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Dallas Mavericks
Field goals	47-96	37-89
Field goal %	49	42
Three-pointers	13-39	9-32
Three-point %	33	28
Free throws	3-5	17-22
Free throw %	60	77
Rebounds	47	49
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	37	36
Assists	27	21
Steals	7	4
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	16
Fast-break points	8	10
Points in the paint	58	52
Fouls	20	11
Largest lead	23	3
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	85	9

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter72-61Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter72-62Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter72-63Cooper Flagg makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter75-63Luka Garza makes 25-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter78-63Luka Garza makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter78-65Daniel Gafford makes layup (Cooper Flagg assists)
3rd Quarter78-67Daniel Gafford makes tip in dunk
3rd Quarter81-67Luka Garza makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter84-67Derrick White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hugo Gonzalez assists)
3rd Quarter86-67Payton Pritchard makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter88-67Neemias Queta makes alley oop layup (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter88-69Cooper Flagg makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter90-69Payton Pritchard makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter92-69Derrick White makes 2-foot running dunk (Hugo Gonzalez assists)
4th Quarter92-71Cooper Flagg makes tip shot
4th Quarter92-74Cooper Flagg makes 25-foot three pointer (Naji Marshall assists)
4th Quarter94-74Payton Pritchard makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter94-75Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-76Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-79Max Christie makes 22-foot three point jumper (Daniel Gafford assists)
4th Quarter97-79Payton Pritchard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter97-82Cooper Flagg makes 26-foot three point jumper (Max Christie assists)
4th Quarter97-83Jaden Hardy makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-84Jaden Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-84Sam Hauser makes 22-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter100-85Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-86Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-88Max Christie makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter102-88Jaylen Brown makes 2-foot driving floating jump shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter102-89Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-89Jaylen Brown makes running layup (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter104-90Caleb Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-91Caleb Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-91Jaylen Brown makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter106-93Daniel Gafford makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter108-93Jaylen Brown makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter108-95Jaden Hardy makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter108-97Dwight Powell makes running layup (Miles Kelly assists)
4th Quarter110-97Payton Pritchard makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-100Ryan Nembhard makes 27-foot three pointer