Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers Recap
PublishedDecember 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 21, 2025 ,

NBA Recap: Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers – 12/20/25

The Philadelphia 76ers won against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The game took place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The final score was 121-114 in favor of the 76ers.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 38 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists. On the Mavericks’ side, Anthony Davis scored 24 points with 14 rebounds. The win put the 76ers at 16-11 for the season, while the Mavericks fell to 11-18.

The Philadelphia 76ers had a strong start, scoring 38 points in the first quarter while the Dallas Mavericks managed 33 points. In the second quarter, the 76ers added 30 points to their total, and the Mavericks put up 29 points. By halftime, the 76ers led 68-62, showing a slight edge.

In the third quarter, the Mavericks took charge with 35 points, while the 76ers scored 23 points. This gave the Mavericks a lead heading into the final quarter. However, the 76ers bounced back with 30 points in the fourth quarter, overcoming the Mavericks’ 17 points. The 76ers’ late surge secured their win, ending the game at 121-114.

  • Anthony Davis played well for the Mavericks. He scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Davis made 11 out of 20 shots.
  • Naji Marshall also did a good job. He scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds. Marshall made 9 out of 12 shots.
  • Cooper Flagg added 24 points for the Mavericks. He also had 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Flagg made 8 out of 16 shots.
  • These players helped the Mavericks keep the game close.
  • Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 38 points. He made 15 out of 31 shots. Maxey also had 4 assists.
  • VJ Edgecombe contributed with 26 points. He grabbed 6 rebounds and made 10 out of 21 shots.
  • Dominick Barlow scored 21 points for the 76ers. He made 9 out of 13 shots.

What’s Next

The Philadelphia 76ers improved their record to 15-11 with the win over the Dallas Mavericks. This victory keeps them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. The team’s strong performance at home helped solidify their position in the standings as they aim to climb higher.

On the other side, the Dallas Mavericks now stand at 11-17. They remain in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks will need to improve to move up in the standings and stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.

The Dallas Mavericks will play their next game on Monday, December 22. They face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. After that, they will return home to take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, December 23.

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, December 23. This game will be held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Following that, they will travel to face the Chicago Bulls on Friday, December 26.

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