On March 16, 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers edged out the Dallas Mavericks 130-125 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Quentin Grimes led the 76ers with 28 points and six assists, while Jalen Hood-Schifino added 19 points. For the Mavericks, P.J. Washington Jr. contributed a double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds.
The 76ers dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 34-18, establishing a 12-point lead they maintained into the fourth quarter. Despite a late surge by the Mavericks, who closed the gap to one point in the final minutes, the 76ers secured the win by converting all six of their free-throw attempts in the last 25 seconds.
This victory was significant for the 76ers, ending a three-game losing streak and improving their record to 23-44. In contrast, the Mavericks’ struggles continued, marking their eighth loss in nine games, and leaving them with a 33-36 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. With 14 games remaining, the Mavericks hold a slim 1.5-game lead over the Phoenix Suns for a Play-In tournament spot.
For a visual recap of the game’s highlights, you can watch the following video: