The Boston Celtics will play host to the Dallas Mavericks this Friday (March 6) night as a potential season-changing change to their injury report looks more likely than ever to go down. The Mavs are looking at the potential return of another star player to their team as well, making this a potentially compelling matchup in what would have otherwise have been an opportunity for one team to get some rest while the other pursues lottery odds.
We expect a Celtics win, but pay attention to if and how said star player is playing in a return from a serious injury.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 41-21 record,, which has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) hugs Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum after the game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Mavs are the owners of a 21-41 record and a five-game losing streak, good enough for 12th place in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Charlotte Hornets 118-89 at home.
Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) and center Neemias Queta (88) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dallas lost to the Orlando Magic 115-114 on the road.
Injuries
For Boston, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is questionable.
Feb 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
For Dallas, Kyrie Irving (ACL), and Derek Lively (foot) are out, and Brandon WIlliams (quad) and Marvin Bagley (neck) are day-to-day.
Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Feb 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) looks to score as Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Mavs
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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Mavs: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/6)