After the game, Porzingis discussed his return to Dallas and his thoughts on the team's current push to return to the NBA Finals at the first time of asking. He also discussed Kidd's current roster and how Luka Doncic's recent injury has put them in a tough position.

The Boston Celtics head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 31-13, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Mavs are 23-21, which puts them in ninth place in the Western Conference.

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Dallas backup center Maxi Kleber broke his right foot during a 122-107 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, adding to the Mavericks’ lengthy list of unavailable players and leaving the team with one available center.

The Mavericks' mid-season rash of injuries continued on Saturday with the loss of backup big man Maxi Kleber. The Associated Press Maxi Kleber joins Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell among the Mavs’ injured centers.

The Dallas Mavericks' injury woes will continue as forward/center Maxi Kleber is expected to miss extended time with a broken right foot, ESPN reported Saturday.