Boston Celtics

Dallas, 33-16 (1)

By Gary Dzen

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Josh Howard leads the Mavericks with nine points as Dallas has opened up a 17-point leader at the end of the first quarter.

The Mavericks are playing swarming defense and Boston has yet to adjust. The Celtics are 5 of 22 from the field. Dallas is 14 of 21.

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