Individually, Irving’s numbers were better against the Celtics on Saturday, but for the Mavericks the result was all too familiar. They will see the Celtics again, in Boston, on Feb. 6, trade deadline day. Perhaps they will have Doncic back, or nearly back, by then.

The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Boston Celtics in a rematch of the NBA Finals today at the American Airlines Center. Many fans are excited about the matchu

The Celtics finished their road trip 3-1 after knocking off the Mavericks on Saturday night behind a big third quarter from Derrick White.

Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

All five Celtics starters scored 17 points or more, led by Jayson Tatum (24) and Derrick White (23). The Celtics did not commit a turnover during the first half and finished the game with just five.

The former Mavs big man left nearly three years ago, but hadn’t played a game at American Airlines Center until Saturday.

Kristaps Porzingis finally played a game back in Dallas since he was traded away, though there wasn't much drama as the C's beat the Mavs.

Kristaps Porzingis said the Celtics have played like a 'house cat' at times this season coming off their title win last year.

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics crushed the Dallas Mavericks (in Texas) by a score of 122-107. Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points, six rebounds, three