Mavericks vs Celtics: Tatum's Return Boosts Boston

0:00Welcome to NBA News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The top NBA story tonight pits the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Jason Tatum returns from injury for a season debut, listed as available after being questionable earlier today. Tip-off is at 7pm Eastern Time. The Mavericks limp in on a 5-game skid, including a narrow loss at Orlando last night. They sit at 21 wins and 41 losses, with a rough 7-21 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Celtics dropped a big one to Charlotte on Wednesday, but have won three of their last six. At home, they boast the solid 21 and 10 mark, through 41 and 21 overall. Tatum tore his right to kill his last May in the playoffs, sidelineing him all season so far. His points props sits at 11.5, and even limited minutes could boost Boston's attack. These models project the game total to go over. 225.5, around 230 points combined.

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