
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) smiles at Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) jump for the tip-off starting the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, looks for an opening against Dallas Mavericks defenders Quentin Grimes (5) and Daniel Gafford (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, center top, shoots against Boston Celtics defenders Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks to move the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots against Dallas Mavericks defenders Klay Thompson (31), Daniel Gafford (21) and Kyrie Irving, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) gestures after scoring a 3-point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)