DAL vs BOS DREAM11: Boston Celtics entertain Dallas Mavericks for an inter-conference matchup at TD Garden on Tuesday. Both the teams have performed better than what was expected of them. The Greens, in particular, have made the mockery out of every judgement and prediction made about them when Kyrie Irving left the franchise for pastures new in Brooklyn, with everybody predicting a very difficult season for the record NBA winners. But so far, what we have seen in the early going, the Cs are a force to be reckoned with as they lead the conference having won seven times in the first 8 games.
Dallas Mavericks are also rolling good and over so far. They are 6-3 in the season but what has surprised everybody is their away form which stands at four wins from four games.
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Teams: Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks
Timing: November 11, @ 06:00 AM
Venue: FedEx Forum
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Boston Celtics: Gordon Hayward lasted just 15 minutes against San Antonio Spurs as he exited the court due to an injury. The reports later confirmed that the former Phoenix Suns star suffered a fractured hand which may require surgery. It’s a big blow for the Greens as Hayward has been incredible in the early going.
In addition, Enes Kanter is still not 100% fit as he continues to recover from a knee injury. That said, Kanter may yet feature in this game after Celtics put him on their questionable list for this match.
Celtics to choose from: Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Enes Kanter, Jaylen Brown, Carsen Edwards, Javonte Green, Grant Williams, Robert Williams, Yante Maten, Semi Ojeleye, Brad Wanamaker
Dallas Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis was held out of Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies for rest purposes, expect the 24-year-old to be in the starting five. No other reported injury concerns from Mavericks’ camp.
Mavericks expected squad: Dwight Powell, Courtney Lee, Justin Jackson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Luka Dončić, Ryan Broekhoff, Jalen Brunson, Delon Wright, Seth Curry, Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porziņģis, Antonius Cleveland, Isaiah Roby, Josh Reaves, J.J. Barea, Boban Marjanović
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Captain options:
Kemba Walker: Celtics’ most in-form man. He is leading the points chart for the Celtics this season. The former Charlotte Hornets star is averaging 24.5 points per game and has scored more than 20 points in six of the last seven matches.
Jayson Tatum: With Hayward out due to an injury, Tatum will have to play more offense than he has been doing in the early going. Considering he has racked up the 2nd best numbers for the Celtics so far this season with 21.3 points per game, there’s no doubt that he capable of leading the team.
Kristaps Porzingis: Mavericks look a real deal now that Porzingis is on the roster. He and Doncic are proving to be the nex version of Splash brother. He is averaging 20.1 points per game and is the 2nd best player for Dallas this season.
Luka Doncic: The reigning rookie of the year, Luka Doncic has started the current season in great fashion, performing like a potential MVP. In fact, the 20-year-old Slovenian has six double-doubles in the first nine games.
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Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Grant Williams, Daniel Theis, Jaylen Brown, Kemba Walker
Dallas Mavericks: Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber, Boban Marjanovic, Luka Doncic, Seth Curry
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DAL vs BOS Dream11 Teams:
PG: Doncic (SP), Brunson
SG: D Wright
SF: J Tatum, G Williams
PF: Theis, Finney-Smith
C: Porzingis
Team2:
PG: Doncic (SP), Walker
SG: D Wright
SF: J Tatum, G Williams
PF: Theis, Finney-Smith
C: R Williams