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Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Posted Mar 21, 08 12:16 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss in six weeks and ended Houston's 22-game win streak before beating the Mavs.

Ray Allen came back from a three-game injury absence to hit a 3-pointer with 31.7 seconds left for the win. Allen, who has a bum ankle, scored 21 points in 31 minutes. Paul Pierce had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which has won 14 of 15. Dallas fell to 0-7 against winning teams since trading for All-Star point guard Jason Kidd.

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) gets by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, right, of Germany as he drives to the basket last night.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) sets up to take the game-winning three-point shot in the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, last night.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, right, instructs Jason Kidd, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Dallas, Thursday, March 20, 2008. The Celtics won 94-90....   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, left, defends against a shot attemp by Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, March 20, 2008....   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Boston Celtics guard Sam Cassell (28) loses the ball and collides into Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki of Germany, right, in the first half last night.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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