In their recent history, the Dallas Mavericks have a record of 3 wins and 7 losses against the Philadelphia 76ers over their last 10 encounters. This season, the Dallas Mavericks have played a total of 34 games, achieving 12 wins and 22 losses, with an average score of 113.7 points and conceding 117.7 points per game. At home, the Mavericks' last game was against the Portland Trail Blazers, ending in a score of 122-125. Over their last ten games, the Dallas Mavericks have a record of 1 win and 9 losses, averaging 117.2 points for and 122.3 points against. In their 18 home games, the Dallas Mavericks have a record of 9 wins and 9 losses, with an average of 114.6 points scored and 115.8 points conceded. Currently, the Dallas Mavericks are ranked 12th in the Western Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers have played 31 games this season, with 17 wins and 14 losses, averaging 116.4 points scored and 116.3 points conceded per game. On the road, the Philadelphia 76ers' last game was against the Memphis Grizzlies, which concluded with a score of 139-136. Over their last ten games, the Philadelphia 76ers have a record of 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 114.7 points for and 118.2 points against. The Philadelphia 76ers have played 14 away games, with 8 wins and 6 losses, averaging 118.1 points scored and 116.6 points conceded. The Philadelphia 76ers are currently ranked 6th in the Eastern Conference. Considering the recent form, performance, and data of both teams, I believe the total score of this game will be greater than 231.5 points. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, 7 games have had a total score exceeding 231.5 points, indicating a clear trend towards a high-scoring outcome. While the Mavericks' recent record isn't strong, their average score remains high at 117.2 points, and their home offense is consistently strong. The 76ers average 118.1 points per game on the road, showing a strong offensive efficiency. Given that both teams have defensive issues recently and possess considerable scoring capabilities, I anticipate a high-scoring game.