Overview
- Tipoff is 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center, with national coverage on NBC and Peacock.
- Boston enters 31-18 after a 107-79 win over Milwaukee and seven wins in its last 10; Dallas is 19-30 and trying to halt a four-game skid.
- The Celtics remain without Jayson Tatum (Achilles), while Dallas lists nine players on the report, including Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington out, with Brandon Williams questionable.
- DraftKings on Tuesday priced Boston as a clear favorite (spread -6.5 to -7.5, moneyline around -270) with the total near 222–223.5.
- Boston ranks second in threes attempted and made this season, whereas Dallas is leaning on standout rookie Cooper Flagg following a record 49-point game and a 34-point follow-up.