Dallas Mavericks 100, Boston Celtics 120
NBA · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Dallas Mavericks 120–100 on 2026-03-06 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:31 swung win probability 50% → 85%. 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 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 100 |
| Boston Celtics | 21 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:31 swung win probability 50% → 85%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q4 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 5:12 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q1 3:13 | 68% → 39% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 8:31 | 50% → 85% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 2:55 | 60% → 94% |
| Boston Celtics | 13–0 | Q4 5:12 | 100% → 100% |