Klay Thompson scores 25 to lead Mavericks to 127-120 win over Boston as Davis delays Dallas debut

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, left, shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, left, shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


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BOSTON — Klay Thompson scored 25 points as Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 128-120 on Thursday night in their NBA Finals rematch. Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 off the bench and Daniel Gafford gave the Mavericks 15 rebounds in what could be his last start at center for a while. Recently acquired big man Anthony Davis sat out with an abdominal strain. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum had 17. Payton Pritchard scored 21 to lead a bench rally.

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