Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA game to be played on January 25, 2025 on ESPN.

The Boston Celtics have been consistently inconsistent for nearly two months, and are developing some bad habits in the process.

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Following the LA Lakers' blowout win against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, analysts discussed the loss from the reigning champ's perspective.

Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.

A Western Conference team has overtaken the Boston Celtics as the top favourite to win the 2024-25 NBA Finals.

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Starting with Wednesday night’s game against the Timberwolves, local broadcasts of the Mavericks will be available to stream for DirecTV customers.

The teams that placed higher in the power rankings were the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Powell (hip) remains out for Saturday's game against the Celtics. Powell will miss a fourth straight game Saturday with a hip strain, and his next chance to suit up for the Mavericks arrives Monday against the Wizards.

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics had a tough 117-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (in California). Kristaps Porzingis finished his night with 22 points,