Celtics at Mavericks
7:30 p.m. Friday, American Airlines Center, Dallas TV: FSSW Radio: ESPN/103.3 FM, KFLC/1270 AM (Spanish) Records: Celtics 36-31; Mavericks 32-36 About the Celtics: Tonight marks the return of guard Jason Terry, who will be playing in Dallas for the first time in nine seasons as a member of the opposition. ... Boston is 18th in scoring (96 points per game) and seventh in points allowed (95.6 points). ... The Celtics are seventh in the Eastern Conference playoff race and are coming off an 87-86 loss at New Orleans on Wednesday. Boston has lost four of its past six. About the Mavericks: The Mavericks’ six-game homestand got off to a rocky start Wednesday when they dropped a 113-96 decision to the Brooklyn Nets. ... The Mavericks have lost three of their past five games. ... Shawn Marion could return tonight after missing the past eight games with a strained left calf. ... Dallas might have found another scorer in Anthony Morrow, who has averaged seven points in only 12.5 minutes during the past two games. ... The Mavericks have allowed an average of 111 points over the past three games. ... The Mavericks lost to the Celtics 117-115 in double overtime in Boston on Dec. 12. — Dwain PriceHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
