The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.

Dallas hosts Boston in a non-conference matchup. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

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Dinwiddie totaled 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 137-136 win over New Orleans.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison had a dire need to address at last year’s trade deadline that led to the acquisitions of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. The moves fortified the frontcourt and created a championship contender. The Mavericks are in a more precarious situation this time around.

Fans can listen to the Mavs vs. Celtics game live on SiriusXM . The Mavs' home broadcast can be found on channel 86, while you can listen to the Celtics' away broadcast on channel 80.

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-115 on Thursday night.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.The win improved the Lakers' season record to 24-18, leaving the Los Angeles club fifth in the Western Conference.

Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

The Celtics continue their road trip with a game against their long time rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the first of 2 games between these two teams this season. They will meet for a second time in Boston on March 8.