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The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110–100 on February 3, 2026, at American Airlines Center, with the visitors outpacing a game total that sat at 223.5. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 33 points, while Paige Pritchard contributed 26 in a balanced offensive attack. The Celtics shot 49 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers, distributing 27 assists across the roster compared to Dallas's 21. Boston's defense was the decisive factor, holding the Mavericks to 41.6 percent shooting and forcing a defensive rating advantage of 105.6 to 113.2. Collin Flagg paced Dallas with 36 points in a losing effort, though the Mavericks managed only nine three-pointers and scored just 15 points in the second quarter—the quarter that effectively determined the game's outcome. Both teams committed nine turnovers, but Boston's three-point volume and perimeter shooting efficiency proved the difference. The loss drops Dallas further behind in the Western Conference seeding conversation.
