Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 6, 2026

The market total of 223.5 opened with upside momentum, climbing to 225.5 by tipoff, but Dallas and Boston delivered a measured offensive performance that fell short. The combined 220 final landed under by 3.5, as the second quarter's explosive 68-point burst proved insufficient to overcome a defensive grind in the final frame.

Boston controlled the pace from the opening tip, scoring 37 in the second quarter alone while Dallas managed just 31—a 6-point spread that set the tone for a 111-109 halftime edge favoring the home side. The Celtics' lead seemed comfortable enough, but the second half tightened considerably. Combined scoring dropped to 109 over the final 16 minutes, with Boston's 30 in the fourth matching Dallas's 20-point output to seal a 120-100 victory. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Derrick White added 20 points and Payton Pritchard chipped in 18. For Dallas, Klay Thompson scored 19 points, Cooper Flagg posted 16 points with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Naji Marshall contributed 13 points. The Celtics' recent form—108.5 points per game—aligned with their measured approach on the night, while Dallas, averaging 110.0 in its last 10 games, couldn't generate the volume needed to push the total over. DAGGER leaned over, and it missed.