Jason Kidd hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 2.5 seconds remaining in regulation as the Dallas Mavericks edged the Boston Celtics 99-97 for their seventh straight win. Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 of his game-high 29 points in the second half, as the Mavericks closed out the game with a 10-0 run to put an exclamation point on the come-from-behind victory. Ray Allen scored 24 points for the Celtics, in just their fourth home loss on the season.
"I loved the way our guys battled. It comes down to a make or miss here or there, that's how close it was. Fortunately we were able to hang in and make plays. Kidd's shot was huge and we got the stops we needed."-- Dallas coach Rick Carlisle
Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade hit the fourth triple double of his career to help Miami make it five straight win over Charlotte. Elsewhere, Orlando beat Washington,