For Dallas, it was the second game on the East coast after losing to the Knicks two days before in New York. Even though Dirk Nowitzki made the trip, he sat out once again in Boston as he continues to rehab from his sore Achilles.
The Celtics are coming off a one point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game where they should have won. Boston came into the matchup with Dallas with two core pieces, Al Horford and Jae Crowder, sidelined due to injury.
The Game
Boston came out from the opening tip with one agenda in mind: run.