- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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The Dallas Mavericks (12-21) are set to host the Philadelphia 76ers (16-14) at the American Airlines Center this Thursday.
The 76ers recently faced off against the Thunder, suffering a loss with a final score of 129-104. In that game, Philadelphia committed 22 personal fouls while Oklahoma City recorded 18. The 76ers converted 10 of their 28 three-point attempts. The Thunder excelled at the free-throw line, achieving 76.0% by nailing 19 out of 25 attempts. Oklahoma City also dominated the boards with 35 rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) and tallied 5 blocks. They dished out 27 assists and recorded 12 steals as well. Philadelphia struggled defensively, allowing their opponents to shoot an impressive 57.5% (50 of 87) from the field. They managed to distribute 21 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and gaining 5 steals. On the boards, the 76ers collected 38 rebounds, including 13 offensive grabs, and hit 17 out of 21 free-throw attempts for an 81.0% rate. Philadelphia closed the match with a field goal percentage of 42.2% (35 of 83) and sank 17 of 43 three-pointers.
Tyrese Maxey showcased his skills, scoring 28 points with a shooting accuracy of 55.6% by converting 10 of 18 shots. He played for 36 minutes and secured 2 rebounds, also providing 5 assists.
The Philadelphia 76ers hold a record of 16-14 this season. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 20.8 fouls. As a team, they gather 44.9 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 740 assists, ranking them 28th in the league for assists. The 76ers are hitting 35.8% from three-point range (403 of 1,125) and boast an 81.7% free-throw percentage. They average 115.7 points per game, ranking 17th in the league, and shoot 44.6% from the field.
Defensively, the 76ers force 14.6 turnovers per game and average 21.4 fouls. They rank 13th in the league for assists allowed, conceding 819 assists so far. The average shooting percentage they give up is 46.4% (1,256 of 2,708), with their opponents snagging 45.4 rebounds per game against them. They allow 34.4% from beyond the arc and are ranked 14th in points allowed per game at 115.6.
In their last outing, the Mavericks were edged out by the Kings, with the final score at 113-107. On the boards, Dallas permitted Sacramento to collect 50 rebounds, including 14 on the offensive glass. The Mavericks succeeded in shooting 44.7% from three-point territory, converting 17 of 38 attempts and achieving 75.0% from the charity stripe (6 of 8). Sacramento scored 45 out of 104 shots, resulting in a 43.3% shooting rate. The Mavericks hit 40 out of 87 field goals, contributing to a 46.0% shooting percentage overall while landing 13 of 27 shots from deep (48.1%). They converted 14 free throws at a 70.0% success rate. Sacramento committed 15 fouls, permitting the Mavericks 20 free throw attempts. The Mavericks had 21 turnovers while accumulating 6 steals and gathered a total of 51 rebounds in the match (40 defensive, 11 offensive).
Cooper Flagg played a vital role for Dallas with 23 points in 34 minutes, achieving 53.8% accuracy by making 7 of 13 attempts, alongside 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Mavericks sit at 12-21 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 46.8% from the field, ranking 17th in the league. They have scored 3,745 points this season, averaging 113.5 points per game, while collecting 44.6 rebounds on average. With an assist rate of 25.0 per game, they rank 23rd in the league, alongside an average of 15.5 turnovers. Dallas commits 20.0 fouls per game and has a free throw shooting rate of 75.6%.
On defense, the Mavericks allow 33.3% on three-point shots (384 of 1,153) and their opponents make 78.3% of free throw attempts. They concede 26.8 assists and 47.7 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 28th respectively. Defensively, they rank 19th in the league for points allowed, giving up an average of 117.5 per game, while forcing 13.8 turnovers and permitting a field goal percentage of 46.0% (6th in the league).
Which team will clinch victory against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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