NBA · Final

76ers Defeat Mavericks 121-114 in Competitive Matchup

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Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Xfinity Mobile Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers?

Philadelphia 76ers beat Dallas Mavericks 121-114 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 20, 2025.

Who was favored in Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers?

Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Philadelphia 76ers edged out the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 121-114. This victory improves the 76ers' record to 17-11, while the Mavericks fall to 11-19. The matchup was significant as it marked the second meeting of the season between these two teams, with Philadelphia now leading the series 2-0 after previously winning 118-116 on February 5 and 130-125 on March 16 earlier in the year.

The 76ers entered the game with a home record of 16-11 and had shown solid form recently, going 6-4 in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 114.4 points per game while allowing 113.4. The team was coming off a win against the New York Knicks, where they secured a 116-107 victory. Philadelphia's recent performances have been characterized by a mix of high-scoring games and close contests, with their last five games yielding an average of 114.4 points scored and 109.0 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Mavericks, with an away record of 11-18, have also been competitive, posting a 6-4 record in their last ten games. They averaged 118.5 points scored and allowed 118.0 during this period. Dallas was coming off a narrow win against the Detroit Pistons, winning 116-114. Their recent form has seen them score effectively, with an average of 120.2 points in their last five games, although they have also struggled defensively, allowing an average of 121.2 points.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. For the 76ers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was dealing with a finger issue. The Mavericks had multiple players on the injury report, including Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, all of whom were also day-to-day due to knee and foot injuries. The presence of these players could have influenced the dynamics of the game, but both teams managed to field competitive lineups.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the 76ers as 1.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -120, while the Mavericks were priced at +100. The total for the game was set at 226.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. This line was indicative of the close nature of the matchup, as both teams have shown the ability to score effectively.

The game conditions were typical for a winter evening in December, with both teams looking to capitalize on their home-court and away advantages. The 76ers had a home record of 3-3 in their last six games at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, while the Mavericks had struggled on the road with a 2-4 record recently.

As the game unfolded, the 76ers managed to maintain a slight edge, with key contributions from players like Tyrese Maxey, who made crucial baskets in the fourth quarter, including a driving layup that pushed the score to 117-108. The Mavericks fought back, with Anthony Davis and Naji Marshall making significant plays to narrow the gap, but it was not enough to overcome the 76ers' lead. The final moments saw Jared McCain sealing the victory with free throws, bringing the score to 121-114.

Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with the 76ers continuing to assert their dominance in the series against the Mavericks. The game highlighted the importance of key players' performances and the impact of injuries on team dynamics. Fans can look forward to seeing how both teams adjust in their upcoming games as they continue their respective seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PHI -1.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	Dallas Mavericks +100 · Philadelphia 76ers -120

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Injury report

Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks

Leaders

PointsTyrese Maxey38Philadelphia 76ers
AssistsQuentin Grimes7Philadelphia 76ers
ReboundsAndre Drummond12Philadelphia 76ers
PointsAnthony Davis24Dallas Mavericks
AssistsBrandon Williams5Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsAnthony Davis15Dallas Mavericks

Recent form

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1114.4 scored · 113.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

W116-107at New York KnicksDec 20
L117-120at Atlanta HawksDec 14
W115-105vs Indiana PacersDec 13
L108-112vs Los Angeles LakersDec 8
W116-101at Milwaukee BucksDec 6
W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 5
W121-102vs Washington WizardsDec 3
L134-142vs Atlanta HawksNov 30
W115-103at Brooklyn NetsNov 29
L103-144vs Orlando MagicNov 26

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1118.5 scored · 118 allowed per game2-4 away

W116-114vs Detroit PistonsDec 19
L133-140at Utah JazzDec 16
W119-111vs Brooklyn NetsDec 13
W122-109vs Houston RocketsDec 7
L111-132at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 6
W118-108vs Miami HeatDec 4
W131-121at Denver NuggetsDec 2
W114-110at LA ClippersNov 30
L119-129at Los Angeles LakersNov 29
L102-106at Miami HeatNov 25

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Dallas Mavericks	Philadelphia 76ers
Field goals	45-83	44-102
Field goal %	54	43
Three-pointers	3-18	12-40
Three-point %	17	30
Free throws	21-22	21-28
Free throw %	95	75
Rebounds	44	47
Offensive rebounds	8	20
Defensive rebounds	36	27
Assists	24	27
Steals	5	11
Blocks	7	2
Turnovers	18	8
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	10
Fast-break points	21	19
Points in the paint	76	58
Fouls	22	13
Largest lead	6	12
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	32	62

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter82-79Naji Marshall makes driving layup
3rd Quarter84-79Cooper Flagg makes 9-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter84-81Quentin Grimes makes driving layup (Dominick Barlow assists)
3rd Quarter84-83Quentin Grimes makes two point shot (Jared McCain assists)
3rd Quarter86-83Naji Marshall makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (Cooper Flagg assists)
3rd Quarter88-83Naji Marshall makes running layup (Max Christie assists)
3rd Quarter88-84Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-85Quentin Grimes makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter90-85P.J. Washington makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Brandon Williams assists)
3rd Quarter90-87Jared McCain makes 3-foot two point shot (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter92-87P.J. Washington makes 10-foot floating jump shot
3rd Quarter92-90VJ Edgecombe makes 28-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter95-90Klay Thompson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
3rd Quarter95-91Adem Bona makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-91Klay Thompson makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter97-94Jared McCain makes 26-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
4th Quarter98-94Klay Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-97Adem Bona makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jared McCain assists)
4th Quarter98-99Tyrese Maxey makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter99-99P.J. Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-99P.J. Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-102Tyrese Maxey makes 26-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
4th Quarter102-102Anthony Davis makes tip shot
4th Quarter102-104Jabari Walker makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter104-104Cooper Flagg makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter104-106Tyrese Maxey makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter104-108VJ Edgecombe makes two point shot (Jared McCain assists)
4th Quarter104-109Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-110Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-112VJ Edgecombe makes two point shot
4th Quarter104-115Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
4th Quarter106-115Brandon Williams makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter108-115Cooper Flagg makes dunk (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter108-117Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup
4th Quarter110-117Anthony Davis makes layup (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter112-117Naji Marshall makes running layup (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter112-119Tyrese Maxey makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter114-119Anthony Davis makes driving layup (Naji Marshall assists)
4th Quarter114-120Jared McCain makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-121Jared McCain makes free throw 2 of 2