Dallas Mavericks at Philadelphia 76ers 2/25/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In the first game of a Thursday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the Dallas Mavericks will visit the Philadelphia 76ers. The Mavericks (15-15) have won six of their last seven games and rank second worst in the league in rebounding (42.4 rpg). On Tuesday, Luka Doncic nailed a three-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining to lift Dallas to a 110-107 home victory versus Boston.

Doncic led all scorers with 31 points to go along with ten rebounds and eight assists. Jalen Brunson chipped in 22 points on 6-for-11 shooting in 30 minutes off the Dallas bench.

The Philadelphia 76ers have won 13 of their first 15 home games and lead Brooklyn by a half-game for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On Tuesday, Philadelphia raced out to a 19-point lead after one quarter and held on late for a 109-102 road victory against Toronto. The 76ers (21-11) dominated the Raptors on the glass by a 60-46 margin and knocked down 17-for-38 from the three-point line.

All five Philadelphia starters scored in double figures and were led by Tobias Harris with 23 points. Ben Simmons added 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for the 76ers.