After three days without a game, the Boston Celtics are back in action on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden. They host the Dallas Mavericks then in a 2024 NBA Finals rematch — and will hope for the same result.
At 10-2, Boston has won five games in a row (the longest active winning streak in the Eastern Conference) and sits atop the East. Dallas has been more up-and-down at 7-5 and hasn't played since Thursday night, when it lost 133-94 to the talented Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics will be led by star forward Jayson Tatum, who took third place in the NBA's latest MVP ladder. The Mavericks' go-to guy is also a former Duke Blue Devil: sophomore forward Cooper Flagg. The pair of Dukies should put on a show in Boston and will both have fans in attendance,
as Flagg hails from Newport, Maine, and heard plenty of cheers during his Garden debut in March. While this marquee matchup should have its fair share of star power, it's worth noting that it'll mark the second leg of a back-to-back for the Mavs and the first leg of a back-to-back for the C's, so whether or not a notable player rests remains to be seen.
Records, standing, and streaks
The Celtics are currently on a five-game winning streak, which is tied for their longest of the season. They own a 10-2 overall record and hold the top spot in the East.
The Mavericks are 7-5 overall and could bounce back from a blowout loss on Thursday evening during their Saturday night showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite their winning record, they remain in tenth place in the Western Conference.
Player injuries
At the moment, neither team has submitted an injury report.
Probable starting lineups
Boston
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Paul George
- Jordan Walsh
- Neemias Queta
Dallas
- Kyrie Irving
- Cooper Flagg
- P.J. Washington
- Max Christie
- Daniel Gafford
How to watch or stream the game
Here's when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (11/15)
