The Mavericks clinching their 14th straight season with at least a .500 record, claiming victory number 41 Monday night 94-89 over the Celtics. This one wasn't easy despite playing a bad team. Dallas sees a 15 point third quarter lead dwindle down to three by the end of the period.
Dirk Nowitzki leads the way with 19 points. Monta ellis 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. And Devin Harris 12 points and six assists in just 20 minutes off the bench.
The Mavs are seventh in the west, one game behind the Warriors. They play game two of an eight game homestand Wednesday night hosting the Timberwolves.