0-3 Dallas Mavericks vs. 2-1 Boston Celtics
Starting Line-ups
Boston




Baron Davis------- 87
Haji Iwanaka------ 77
Paul Pierce-------- 85
Pau Gasol--------- 86
Andrew Bogut---- 84
Dallas




Tyronn Lue---------- 65
Jason Richardson--- 84
LeBron James------- 96
Howard Garvey----- 74
Giles Janney-------- 68
Key Match-Up
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This match-up is a battle of two great veteran players. LeBron, who has been an All-Star three years in a row, and Pierce who has been to the All-Star Game five years in a row.
Recap
The Celtics needed a win to boost their confidence, and tonight thats just what they got. The 1st quarter was a well fought quarter and both teams looked solid. Dallas had a slight advantage at half-time winning by 2. But in the 3rd, it was all Boston. With key threes from Baron Davis and Paul Pierce the Celtics closed out the game with a victory. Pierce did not shoot very well from the arc (1-7), but had 27 points to lead the Celtics. Lebron James posted a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds. But the best play was by Baron Davis, who had 23 points 10 rebounds and 8 assists and flirted with a triple-double. Haji Iwanaka started ahead of Korver and scored 3 points and snatched 7 rebounds.
Final Score
Boston-------- 92
Dallas--------- 84
Star of the Game
Baron Davis
Box Score: Boston Celtics
Box Score: Dallas Mavericks
Lue throws down a thunderous dunk
Iwanaka misses a three
Bogut tells Lue to get out of his house
Iwanaka lay-ups
Picture of the Game
Paul Pierce dunks over the 7'5" Janney
