Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics: Full Player Stats & Game Recap from the February 6 Showdown

June 26, 2025 ByNick AndersonNo Comments 5 minutes

The TD Garden lit up on February 6, 2025, as the Dallas Mavericks rolled into Boston for a high-stakes regular-season battle against the Celtics. And this was not just any ordinary matchup, but it was a final rematch. With pride, revenge, and playoff positioning all on the line. 

Although Dallas was missing some of their key players like Anthony Davis, Caleb Martin, and P.J. Washington, but still shows why depth and shooting can steal games. They walked away with a hard-fought 127-120 win. And eventually ending Boston’s home winning streak and giving fans one of the most entertaining games of the season.

Want to know more about this thrilling match? Let’s dive into the full player stats, key moments, and everything that made this game a must-watch.

Final Score & Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Dallas started hot, controlled most of the night, and held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Boston.

Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks:

• Klay Thompson
• Kyrie Irving
• Dante Exum
• Daniel Gafford
• Kessler Edwards

Boston Celtics:

• Jaylen Brown
• Jayson Tatum
• Payton Pritchard
• Kristaps Porziņģis
• Derrick White

Mavericks Player Stats – Who Stole the Show?

• Klay Thompson – 25 Points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3PT)

Klay wasted no time making his presence felt. He scored 23 of his 25 points in the first half, catching fire from mid-range and beyond the arc. Every time Boston tried closing the gap, Thompson’s jumper quieted the crowd.

• Spencer Dinwiddie – 22 Points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3PT)

Coming off the bench, Dinwiddie was electric. Efficient shooting, timely buckets, and confident drives kept Dallas ahead when Boston started gaining momentum.

• Daniel Gafford – 8 Points, 15 Rebounds, 5 Assists

Gafford dominated the boards and dished out five assists from the paint. His rebounding kept second-chance points flowing for Dallas, making life difficult for Boston’s bigs.

• Naji Marshall – 20 Points (9-15 FG)

Marshall’s energy was contagious. Every time Dallas needed a response, he delivered—whether slashing to the rim or stepping out for the occasional jumper.

• Dante Exum – 15 Points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3PT)

Exum made Boston pay for leaving him open. He knocked down four threes and kept the defense honest with smart cuts and drives.

• Kyrie Irving – 19 Points (3-6 3PT)

Kyrie’s night was a slow burn, but when it mattered most, he showed up. Two crucial threes in the final stretch gave Dallas the cushion it needed.

• Max Christie – 15 Points, 6 Rebounds, 4 Assists

The young guard impressed again. Christie’s hustle plays, defensive energy, and a few highlight dunks rounded out a balanced Mavericks attack.

Boston Celtics Player Stats – Who Stepped Up?

• Jaylen Brown – 25 Points (9-16 FG, 5 Rebounds)

Brown led the Celtics with a strong, aggressive offensive game. His ability to drive to the rim and hit from mid-range kept Boston within striking distance.

• Payton Pritchard – 21 Points, 6 Assists

Pritchard was Boston’s X-factor off the bench. He led their fourth-quarter comeback push, scoring in bunches and finding teammates with sharp passes.

• Jayson Tatum – 17 Points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3PT)

It wasn’t Tatum’s most explosive night, but he still managed to contribute from deep and on the glass. His late three-pointer kept Boston’s hopes alive during their fourth-quarter run.

• Kristaps Porziņģis – 17 Points

Porziņģis mixed it up inside and out, adding a few key baskets, but struggled to dominate Dallas’s smaller but quicker frontcourt.

• Derrick White – 10 Points, 7 Assists

White spread the floor and facilitated the offense, but couldn’t quite swing the game’s momentum back in Boston’s favor.

Key Game Moments You Shouldn’t Miss

• Dallas Blows It Open in the 3rd Quarter:

Midway through the third, Dallas built a whopping 27-point lead (104-77). Between Kyrie’s deep threes, Dinwiddie’s crafty drives, and Marshall’s hustle, Boston was left scrambling.

• Boston’s Furious 4th Quarter Comeback:

Down big, Boston bench players, led by Pritchard, went on a 14-0 run, trimming the deficit to single digits. The Garden crowd came alive, hoping for a miracle.

• Kyrie & Klay Close It Out:

Just when it looked like Boston might steal it, Irving drained back-to-back threes, and Klay delivered a late dagger mid-range jumper to put the game out of reach.

Team Stats Comparison

The numbers tell the story: Dallas shot the lights out and protected the ball. Boston won the battle on the glass but couldn’t overcome their turnovers and early defensive lapses.

Who Was Missing?

Dallas did all this without:

• Anthony Davis (Abdominal strain)
• Caleb Martin (Hip injury)
• P.J. Washington (Personal reasons)

Boston also missed veteran floor leader Jrue Holiday (shoulder injury), which showed in their fourth-quarter lineup rotations.

What This Means Moving Forward

For Dallas, this win is huge. It snaps a three-game losing skid and shows they can win tough road games, even without their new superstar in Davis. Their bench looks deeper, their shooters are finding rhythm, and team chemistry is clearly building.

For Boston, it’s a wake-up call. Dropping to 16-10 at home, they’ll need to tighten up their early-game defense and limit careless turnovers if they want to protect their playoff seeding.

Both teams are still sitting strong in the standings, but this game felt like a reminder that Dallas isn’t to be overlooked.

Final Thoughts

Games like this are why NBA fans stay glued to their screens. Between Klay’s hot hand, Dinwiddie’s bench heroics, and Boston’s never-say-die fourth quarter, this matchup had everything: runs, comebacks, big shots, and storylines.

With Dallas getting ready for Anthony Davis’s debut and Boston regrouping for their next outing, both teams will carry lessons from this one into the second half of the season.

Stay tuned… this rivalry isn’t done yet.

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