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Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 120-100 loss to the Boston Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) played the Boston Celtics (42-21) on Friday, losing 120-100 at TD Garden. The game was a dual return of sorts, with Cooper Flagg coming back (near) home and Jason Tatum making his season debut after 298 days on the shelf following an Achilles injury last season.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 6

Mavericks vs Celtics Final Score: Boston beats Dallas, 120-100

The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) lost to the Boston Celtics (42-21) on Friday, 120-100. Jaylen Brown led a balanced effort from Boston, scoring 24 while also grabbing seven rebounds and dishing seven assists.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

Jayson Tatum shines in return, makes Celtics even more dangerous

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

The Boston Celtics were already one of the best teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference this season. Now they are even better. They might even be bordering on scary.

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Tatum's season debut

Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

76ers' Joel Embiid still not ready to return from latest injury

Lakers' LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

Doc Rivers shoots down Stephen A. Smith's report about his career

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg goes viral in Boston for filming commercial with Larry Bird

Cooper Flagg grew up cheering on the Boston Celtics, and now he is filming a commercial with arguably the greatest player to ever represent the franchise.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Cooper Flagg appears to suffer injury in homecoming game vs. Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks are all but likely out of playoff contention for the rest of this 2025-26 season, but there’s a lot to look forward to with the stellar rookie season that Cooper Flagg has had.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd gets honest on Cooper Flagg playing vs. Jayson Tatum, Celtics

The primary story in Friday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks is the return of superstar Jayson Tatum after tearing his Achilles 10 months ago.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

How Mavericks’ Naji Marshall is honoring Cooper Flagg’s Boston homecoming on Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall is paying tribute to rookie teammate Cooper Flagg ahead of the Mavericks’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 6

Cooper Flagg Sends Strong Message Ahead of Potential Jayson Tatum Faceoff

Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks rookie and No. 1 pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, is likely to go up against Jayson Tatum in the Mavericks’ Friday night game against the Boston Celtics.

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Klay Thompson News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Klay Thompson’s Future In Dallas Is Fading Away

Klay Thompson entered free agency in 2024 in need of a fresh start for his future. After missing two seasons with back-to-back ACL and Achilles injuries, he struggled to return to his “Splash Brother” prime.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Flagg on the Play: Why Mavericks Rookie is Wasted at Point Guard

Jason Kidd is an excellent basketball coach. There is an argument to be made that he is second only to Rick Carlisle in the argument for the greatest Dallas Mavericks coach of all time.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / March 6

3 things to consider as the Dallas Mavericks square off against the Boston Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) head to the Garden Friday evening to square off against the near-league-leading Boston Celtics (41-21). It’s a quick turnaround after Thursday night’s game in Orlando, in which the Mavericks literally fumbled the win off an ugly inbounds pass with 1.4 seconds to go.

Cooper Flagg News / Hardwood Heroics / March 6

Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Gets 100% Honest on Returning to the Court After 8-Game Absence

Cooper Flagg did fairly well in his first game back with the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous eight due to a foot injury, as the Rookie of the Year frontrunner had 18 points, five rebounds, six assists, and four blocks on 7-for-22 shooting from the field in 26 minutes during their 115-114 road loss against the Orlando Magic yesterday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 5

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new team in rumors

Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / March 5

Mavs F Cooper Flagg (foot) set to return Thursday on minutes restriction

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was cleared for his return from a left midfoot sprain and is in uniform for Thursday's game in Orlando. Flagg, 19, plans to take the court against the Magic on Thursday after missing eight games.

PJ Washington News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Why the Dallas Mavericks are Lucky to Have P.J. Washington

The Dallas Mavericks faithful have had it rough over the last year and a half. A devastating trade that broke up a Finals team, humbling injury after humbling injury and a roster full of would-be bench riders.

Nico Harrison News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Patrick Dumont responds to a fan’s comment about Nico Harrison

Patrick Dumont does not appear to have any regrets about his decision to make a GM change. The Dallas Mavericks governor and co-owner Dumont drew attention this week over his funny interaction with a Mavericks fan.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / March 2

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson

Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense. As relayed by The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, had Middleton negotiated a buyout, he would have forfeited his Bird rights — a key factor as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer.

Ryan Nembhard News / Hoops Rumors / March 1

Mavs Promote Ryan Nembhard To Two-Year Standard Deal

March 1: Nembhard has officially been converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks announced (Twitter link). February 28: The Mavericks are promoting two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a two-year standard contract that features a team option for 2026/27, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).