Dallas Mavericks 114, Philadelphia 76ers 121
NBA · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Dallas Mavericks 121–114 on 2025-12-20 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:38 swung win probability 86% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 33 | 29 | 35 | 17 | 114 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 38 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:38 swung win probability 86% → 36%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q4 17-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 1:43 (win probability 61% → 91% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 11–0 | Q1 1:43 | 61% → 91% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 10–0 | Q2 2:30 | 52% → 88% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 12–0 | Q3 9:38 | 86% → 36% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 11–0 | Q4 6:35 | 54% → 100% |