Boston's late game heroics were not enough to erase the first quarter deficit in Dallas. They lose in overtime, 118-113.
The Celtics were not able to finish their epic second half comeback in Dallas and lose in overtime 118-113. This loss ends their three-game winning streak and puts them at 22-20 on the season. It was Jae Crowder's first homecoming since being traded from Dallas.
The Celtics played one of their worst first quarters of the season, scoring just 16 points to the Mavs' 29. The Mavs held Isaiah Thomas (0/3), Jared Sullinger (0/3), Jae Crowder (0/6), and Amir Johnson (0/0) scoreless.