Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks: Head-to-Head Stats and History

All-Time Performance

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have faced off in 86 regular season and playoff games, with the Celtics holding a slight advantage in the all-time series, 46-40.

Regular Season

In regular season play, the Celtics are 32-24 against the Mavericks.

Playoffs

The Celtics have also had the upper hand in playoff series, winning three of the four meetings between the two teams.

Longest Winning Streak

The longest all-time winning streak that the Celtics have over the Mavericks is 11 games, which started on December 5, 1980 and ended on March 22, 1982.

Recent Form

In recent years, the Celtics have been the more dominant team in the rivalry. They have won eight of the last 10 meetings, including a 2-0 sweep in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.

Key Stats

* The Celtics have a better winning percentage against the Mavericks in both the regular season (69.6%) and playoffs (75.0%). * The Celtics have averaged more points per game (111.8) than the Mavericks (108.4) in their meetings. * The Mavericks have averaged more rebounds per game (45.0) than the Celtics (43.7) in their meetings. * The Celtics have averaged more assists per game (24.5) than the Mavericks (22.2) in their meetings.

Conclusion

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the 1980s. The Celtics have typically had the upper hand in the rivalry, but the Mavericks have been more competitive in recent years. Both teams are expected to be competitive in the 2023 NBA season, and their next meeting will be one to watch.