BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to end its three-game skid when the Mavericks take on Philadelphia. The Mavericks are 9-9 on their home court. Dallas averages 14.9 turnovers per game and is 5-5 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents. The 76ers are 8-6 on the road. Philadelphia is 5-4 in one-possession games.

Tyrese Maxey powered Philadelphia 76ers past the Dallas Mavericks with 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds Thursday night.

Joel Embiid is listed as probable for the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 1, 2026. He is dealing with a right ankle s.

Dallas Mavericks (11-17, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert broke a 60-year-old franchise record with his 11th TD reception of the season in Week 17.

Anthony Davis returns for the Dallas Mavericks against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing two games with right adductor soreness. He will play with a minutes limit as the Mavericks, currently 12-22,

Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia 76ers to a road win over the Dallas Mavericks to start the 2026 portion of the schedule.

The 76ers' offense hit its stride, using the performances of their big three and multi-guard lineups in their win 123-108 against the Mavericks.