Boston Celtics (46-12) vs Dallas Mavericks (34-25)
Friday, March 01, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Doncic is questionable for Dallas. Boston has a clean injury report. Dallas improved to 34-25 following their 136-125 road win at Toronto. The Mavericks shot 54% with 35% from three. Luka Doncic scored 30 points with a Triple Double. Kyrie Irving posted 29 points with three assists. Dallas allowed 47% shooting to the Raptors with 37% from three. Boston is 46-12 after their 117-99 home win to Philadelphia. The Celtics made 53% of their shots with 23% from three. Jayson Tatum contributed 29 points with 11 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis got 23 points and 12 rebounds. Boston allowed 39% shooting to the 76ers with 33% from three. The Pick: Past five games the Celtics are seventh in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.1 points per 100 possessions. They are giving up 43.7% shooting in this period. Boston is also playing at the third slowest pace in this span. The Mavericks in this span are allowing 115.2 points per 100 possessions. They have gone under in four of six. Play Dallas and Boston under 235.5