NBA · Final

76ers Defeat Mavericks 123-108 in Dallas

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Thursday, January 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center

Philadelphia 76ers 123, Dallas Mavericks 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks?

Philadelphia 76ers beat Dallas Mavericks 123-108 at American Airlines Center on January 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks?

Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a convincing 123-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, marking their third consecutive win against this opponent in the current season. This result extends the 76ers' dominance over the Mavericks, who have now lost all three meetings this season, including a previous encounter just weeks earlier on December 21, where Philadelphia triumphed 121-114.

Entering this matchup, the Mavericks had a home record of 12-23, while the 76ers boasted a stronger away record of 18-14. Dallas was struggling, having lost their last three games and holding a 4-6 record over their last ten outings. They averaged 119.3 points scored but allowed 120.8 points during this stretch, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent performances included a narrow defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers (122-125) and losses to the Sacramento Kings (107-113) and Golden State Warriors (116-126). In contrast, Philadelphia had a balanced record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 114.4 points scored and 114.7 allowed, with their most recent victory coming against the Memphis Grizzlies (139-136).

The Mavericks' struggles were compounded by injury concerns. Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II were all listed as day-to-day due to knee and foot issues, which likely impacted their performance. The 76ers were also dealing with injury concerns, as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was day-to-day with a finger injury.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had the 76ers favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 231.5. The odds reflected confidence in Philadelphia's ability to secure the win, as they were priced at -135 on the moneyline, while Dallas was at +114.

The game conditions were typical for a January evening, with both teams needing to adapt to the indoor arena's environment. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere, but the 76ers quickly established control. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter highlighted Philadelphia's offensive efficiency, with Tyrese Maxey making significant contributions, including a 25-foot three-point jumper and a fadeaway jump shot that pushed the score to 120-108. Max Christie and Anthony Davis also added to the scoring, ensuring that the 76ers maintained their lead in the final moments.

As the game concluded, the Mavericks faced a tough reality, with their home win probability at 0.0, underscoring the challenges they have faced this season. The 76ers' victory not only solidified their standing in the league but also showcased their ability to perform well on the road against a struggling Mavericks team.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PHI -2.5	231.5 o -115 / u -105	Philadelphia 76ers -135 · Dallas Mavericks +114

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsMax Christie18Dallas Mavericks
AssistsCooper Flagg7Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsAnthony Davis8Dallas Mavericks
PointsTyrese Maxey34Philadelphia 76ers
AssistsTyrese Maxey10Philadelphia 76ers
ReboundsTyrese Maxey8Philadelphia 76ers

Recent form

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L3119.3 scored · 120.8 allowed per game4-0 at home

L122-125at Portland Trail BlazersDec 30
L107-113at Sacramento KingsDec 27
L116-126at Golden State WarriorsDec 25
W131-130vs Denver NuggetsDec 24
L113-119at New Orleans PelicansDec 23
L114-121at Philadelphia 76ersDec 21
W116-114vs Detroit PistonsDec 19
L133-140at Utah JazzDec 16
W119-111vs Brooklyn NetsDec 13
W122-109vs Houston RocketsDec 7

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1114.4 scored · 114.7 allowed per game3-3 away

W139-136at Memphis GrizzliesDec 31
L104-129at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 28
L102-109at Chicago BullsDec 27
L106-114vs Brooklyn NetsDec 24
W121-114vs Dallas MavericksDec 21
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

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	Philadelphia 76ers	Dallas Mavericks
Field goals	48-90	42-94
Field goal %	53	45
Three-pointers	13-36	6-28
Three-point %	36	21
Free throws	14-16	18-20
Free throw %	88	90
Rebounds	43	39
Offensive rebounds	6	7
Defensive rebounds	37	32
Assists	22	23
Steals	10	8
Blocks	7	1
Turnovers	11	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	19
Fast-break points	16	16
Points in the paint	58	64
Fouls	19	12
Largest lead	15	8
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	70	27

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter80-72Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-72Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup
3rd Quarter82-74Daniel Gafford makes 5-foot two point shot (Klay Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter84-74Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Paul George assists)
3rd Quarter86-74Adem Bona makes two point shot
3rd Quarter86-75Daniel Gafford makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter86-76Daniel Gafford makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-76Joel Embiid makes 17-foot jumper
3rd Quarter88-78Brandon Williams makes 16-foot step back jumpshot (Cooper Flagg assists)
3rd Quarter88-81Jaden Hardy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
3rd Quarter90-81Joel Embiid makes two point shot (VJ Edgecombe assists)
3rd Quarter90-82Jaden Hardy makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter90-83Jaden Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter92-83VJ Edgecombe makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter92-84Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-85Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-87Daniel Gafford makes 1-foot dunk (Jaden Hardy assists)
4th Quarter94-87Tyrese Maxey makes 2-foot layup (Joel Embiid assists)
4th Quarter94-89Naji Marshall makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter94-90Naji Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter96-90Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Joel Embiid assists)
4th Quarter96-92Naji Marshall makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter98-92Joel Embiid makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter98-94Naji Marshall makes driving layup
4th Quarter100-94Joel Embiid makes 17-foot jumper
4th Quarter102-94Quentin Grimes makes 2-foot running dunk
4th Quarter102-96Brandon Williams makes two point shot
4th Quarter105-96Quentin Grimes makes 26-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
4th Quarter107-96Tyrese Maxey makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter107-98Brandon Williams makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-98Quentin Grimes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Paul George assists)
4th Quarter110-101P.J. Washington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cooper Flagg assists)
4th Quarter112-101Paul George makes 15-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter115-101Tyrese Maxey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
4th Quarter115-104Max Christie makes 26-foot three point jumper (P.J. Washington assists)
4th Quarter115-106Brandon Williams makes running layup (Cooper Flagg assists)
4th Quarter115-108Anthony Davis makes 1-foot dunk (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter118-108Quentin Grimes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
4th Quarter120-108Tyrese Maxey makes 13-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter123-108VJ Edgecombe makes 29-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)