Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks (12-20-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks preview (Image via NBA)

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) take on the Dallas Mavericks (11-17). KFAA and NBCS-PH will broadcast the match. Against the Mavericks, the 76ers are a slim 1.5-point favorite.

The over/under for the game is set at 227.5. The health of the league's most powerful big men will determine the outcome of the primetime match. The Dallas Mavericks will play the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon to begin their two-game road trip. The Luka Doncic trade had just occurred when these two teams last met in Philadelphia, and shortly afterward, Nico Harrison would build on that poor choice by trading Quentin Grimes to the 76ers for Caleb Martin.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks - When and where to watch the game

The match is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been set as the venue. Fans can also watch the whole match on KFAA and NBCS-PH. They also can find the live Box Score on FOX Sports. Additionally. Fubo will broadcast the entire match for the online viewers.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers

PG Tyrese MaxeySG VJ EdgecombeSF Jabari WalkerPF Paul GeorgeC Joel Embiid

Dallas Mavericks

PG Jamal MurraySG Cameron JohnsonSF Spencer JonesPF Peyton WatsonC Nikola Jokic

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

  • Joel Embiid (illness)- Game Time Decision
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee)- Out
  • Trendon Watford (thigh)- Out
  • Hunter Sallis (shoulder)- Game Time Decision

Dallas Mavericks

  • Klay Thompson (knee)- Day-to-day
  • Anthony Davis (illness)- Day-to-day
  • Kyrie Irving (knee)- Out
  • Dereck Lively II (foot)- Out
  • Dante Exum (knee surgery)- Out

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Prediction

On December 21, 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Eastern Conference.

The Philadelphia 76ers have won 14 games and lost 11 this season, good for fifth place in the rankings with a 56% win rate. They have been giving up 115.84 points per game while averaging 116.84 points.Conversely, the Dallas Mavericks, who are ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 39% win percentage, have won 11 games and lost 17. They have been giving up 116.71 points per game while averaging 113 points. It will therefore be a powerpact conflict.Also read: Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors (12-04-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

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