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Tonight, the Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics, with a 41-21 record, are second in the East, while the Mavericks, at 21-41, are twelfth in the West. The spotlight is on Jayson Tatums season debut after Achilles surgery, despite his expected minutes limit. The Celtics have a strong home record but are coming off a disappointing loss. The Mavericks, playing the second night of a back-to-back, have lost their last five games. Key matchups to watch include Tatum against P J Washington and Cooper Flagg against Baylor Scheierman. Defense and rebounding will be crucial, with the Celtics ranking high in both areas. The Mavericks, despite their struggles, cannot be underestimated, especially with rookie star Cooper Flagg back from injury. The Celtics must be prepared for a tough road ahead following this game.

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