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The Boston Celtics, fresh off five consecutive victories, will welcome the Dallas Mavericks to TD Garden on Sunday for a regular-season matchup in the 2026-27 NBA campaign. Boston, under head coach Joe Mazzulla, has compiled a 10-2 record and sits atop the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
Jayson Tatum powers the Celtics' offense, averaging a team-high 26.3 points per game while also leading the squad with 7.5 assists per contest. Center Neemias Queta anchors the glass, pulling down a team-best 6.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas counters with forward Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg leads the Mavericks in scoring (24.1 points per game), rebounding (7.0 per game), and assists (6.4 per game). However, Dallas will be shorthanded: superstar guard Kyrie Irving is sidelined with a knee injury, and forward Santi Aldama (ankle), guard Max Christie (ankle), center Dereck Lively II (foot), and forward Tarik Biberovic (heel) are also out.
Key Analysis
The Mavericks face a steep challenge without Irving and several rotation players, putting additional pressure on Flagg to produce. Meanwhile, Boston's balanced attack and current momentum make the Celtics a formidable host. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on DirecTV, NBA League Pass, MavsTV, and KFAA-TV, with live streaming available via NBA League Pass through Amazon Prime Video. Fans have multiple free-viewing options, including a seven-day free trial of NBA League Pass through Amazon Prime, a three-month free trial via DraftKings Sportsbook (minimum $5 deposit), and a free trial of DirecTV that can be canceled within five days.
Originally reported by athlonsports.