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The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Finals rematch on Saturday evening, 122-107. While it was a disappointing result for the Mavs, there was one shining moment for them.

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The former Mavs big man left nearly three years ago, but hadn’t played a game at American Airlines Center until Saturday.

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics met on Saturday for the first time since the 2024 NBA Finals, with the Celtics coming away with a 122-107 win. This game saw Kristaps Porzingis on the floor in Dallas for the first time since he was traded away... and that was in 2022. So how did he perform in his return?

The Dallas Mavericks (24-21) will aim for their second consecutive upset victory when they host the Boston Celtics (31-14) on Saturday evening. Dallas is coming off its biggest win of the season, taking down Oklahoma City as an 11.

If history is any indication, general manager Nico Harrison will have the Dallas Mavericks involved in the action ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline Feb. 6.

Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for a significant period due to a fractured right foot sustained in a game against the Celtics.

The Dallas Mavericks are just outside the top 10 in defensive rating, but there are players available who could make them an even better defensive unit. FanSided suggests that the Mavs trade for Bruce Brown of the Toronto Raptors. Dallas could use a little help with defending shots from a distance of 15 feet or greater.

The Washington Wizards are spending $26,775,690 per win while the Dallas Mavericks are spending $7,514,640 per win In this Championship Weekend edition of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into the intense battles between the NFL's final four.

In this new trade idea from Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World, the Mavericks bring in a two-time NBA champion. The deal is between the Mavericks and Toronto Raptors, landing veteran Chris Boucher in Dallas. Here is what the deal could look like between the two sides: