What happened: The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at TD Garden, with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET. The matchup will be televised locally on NBC Sports Boston and broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Boston enters the contest following a 98-93 road victory against the Toronto Raptors.
Why it matters: Boston holds the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-2 record through 12 games in the 2026-27 regular season. A victory would extend the team's winning streak to six games as the Celtics maintain their position atop the conference standings.
By the numbers: • 10-2: Boston's record through 12 games in 2026-27, holding the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. • 5: Consecutive victories for the Celtics entering Sunday. • 98-93: Final score of Boston's road win over Toronto on Nov. 11.
What to watch: Following Sunday's matchup with Dallas, the Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on Monday at 7:00 p.m. ET.