The Philadelphia 76ers took on the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game took place on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The 76ers won with a score of 123–108.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with a strong performance, scoring 34 points. He also grabbed 8 rebounds and gave out 10 assists. Another key player for the 76ers was VJ Edgecombe, who added 23 points and 5 rebounds.

The Dallas Mavericks started strong in the first quarter, scoring 33 points to take an early lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, who managed 27 points. However, the 76ers bounced back in the second quarter, putting up 41 points while holding the Mavericks to just 24. This gave Philadelphia a solid lead going into halftime.

In the third quarter, the teams stayed close, with Dallas scoring 26 points and Philadelphia scoring 24. The 76ers pulled away in the final quarter, adding 31 points compared to the Mavericks’ 25. This strong finish secured a 123-108 victory for Philadelphia. The 76ers shot 53.3% from the field, while Dallas hit 44.7% of their shots.

Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers with an impressive performance. He scored 34 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists. Maxey shot 14 of 24 from the field, making him a key player in the 76ers’ win over the Mavericks.

VJ Edgecombe also had a strong showing for Philadelphia. He contributed 23 points and 5 rebounds. Edgecombe’s shooting was on point, as he hit 9 out of 14 shots, helping the team secure the victory.

On the Dallas side, Cooper Flagg had a notable game. He scored 12 points, collected 7 rebounds, and provided 7 assists. Although the Mavericks did not win, Flagg’s efforts were commendable in their game against the 76ers.

What’s Next

The Philadelphia 76ers improved their record to 17-14 with their win over the Dallas Mavericks. This victory keeps them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. The team will look to maintain their position as they face more challenging games ahead.

The Dallas Mavericks now hold a 12-22 record after this loss. They remain in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks need to turn things around to climb up in the standings as the season progresses.

The Philadelphia 76ers will play their next game on Saturday, January 03, against the New York Knicks. This away game will be held at Madison Square Garden. Following that, they will face the Denver Nuggets on Monday, January 05, at home in Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, January 03. This game will take place at their home venue, American Airlines Center. Their schedule continues with an away game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, January 06, at Golden 1 Center.

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