The Mavericks lost 90-83 to the Celtics in an contest that saw each team try to win the game while scoring the least points possible in the first half.
The Mavericks also had to deal with injuries to JJ Barea and Deron Williams. The return of Williams to the starting lineup did not add speed or offense to the Mavericks as they plodded their way to a 3-11 deficit early. Boston made their first five shots and the Mavericks started out approximately one for forty four (ok, one of eight). Williams also lasted only ten minutes as he re-injured his ankle on a near all-donuts line.