The Dallas Mavericks roll into Sunday evening’s matchup against the Boston Celtics on a back-to-back, reeling from two straight ugly losses and facing a squad that has won five in a row. Dallas, sitting at 7-6, just got walloped by the Minnesota Timberwolves, then took another L last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the 10-2 Celtics haven’t played since Wednesday, meaning they’re rested and absolutely primed to extend their dominance.
Mavs’ Rough Patch and a Deepening Injury Report
It’s been a tough stretch for Dallas, who looked out of sorts in those recent losses. The hits just keep coming, too, because their injury report is looking brutal. Kyrie Irving, Santi Aldama, and Max Christie are all officially out for Sunday’s game. Losing players of that caliber, especially a star like Irving, is going to make climbing out of this two-game hole incredibly difficult. Playing the end of a road back-to-back against one of the league’s best teams is already a monster challenge; doing it short-handed is another thing entirely.
Celtics Are Rolling and Ready
On the flip side, Boston is absolutely cruising. Their 10-2 record speaks for itself, and a five-game winning streak shows just how locked in they are. The Celtics have had a couple of days off since their last game on Wednesday, which means they’re going to be fresh, energized, and ready to exploit any weakness the Mavericks might show. There’s no injury intel on the Celtics side right now, but considering their run, you’ve got to figure they’re feeling pretty good about their chances. This team is playing with confidence, and they’re at home in TD Garden.
This Sunday evening showdown, kicking off at 5:00 PM CST and airing on KFAA, is a massive test for Dallas. Can they somehow rally, stop the bleeding, and pull off an upset against a red-hot, well-rested Celtics squad? Or will Boston just keep on steamrolling, adding another win to their impressive streak and extending Dallas’s misery? It’s going to be a battle, but the momentum is clearly with Boston right now.
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Originally reported by Mavs Moneyball.
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