Celtics Defeat Mavericks Behind Jaylen Brown's Big Night

Boston's bench also stepped up with strong contributions from Peyton Pritchard and Luka Garza.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:47am

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Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 110-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The Celtics' bench was also productive, with Peyton Pritchard contributing 26 points and seven assists, and Luka Garza scoring 16 points, including 4-of-4 on 3-point attempts. The Mavericks were led by Cooper Flagg's 36 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, but they lost their fifth consecutive game.

Why it matters

The Celtics' win extends their winning streak to three games, solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have now lost five straight, raising concerns about their ability to maintain their spot in the Western Conference standings.

The details

The Celtics went into the game short-handed, with Anfernee Simons reportedly being traded to the Chicago Bulls. Despite this, the team's bench stepped up, with Pritchard and Garza providing valuable contributions. The Mavericks' struggles were highlighted by their low-scoring second quarter, in which they managed just 15 points, their lowest in any quarter this season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics, known for his scoring ability and defensive prowess.

Peyton Pritchard

A key bench player for the Boston Celtics, providing scoring and playmaking off the bench.

Luka Garza

A young big man for the Boston Celtics, known for his shooting ability and contribution off the bench.

Cooper Flagg

The leading scorer for the Dallas Mavericks, known for his ability to fill up the stat sheet.

Daniel Gafford

The starting center for the Dallas Mavericks, who left the game briefly due to an injury but later returned.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Celtics' depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the struggling Mavericks, as Boston extended its winning streak and solidified its playoff position. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' continued struggles raise questions about their ability to maintain their standing in the Western Conference.