Mavericks vs. Celtics: Game 4 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (2-1) at Boston Celtics (1-1)
Nov. 3, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 9.5


2013-14 Matchups
Feb. 9 at Boston
Mavs 102 Celtics 91
Mar. 17 at Dallas
Mavs 94 Celtics 89

All-Time Series
Celtics 35 Mavs 31

Team Rankings
Mavs
Offense: 1st (120.4)
Defense: 26th (112.4)
Celtics
Offense: 18th (15.8)
Defense: 13th (104.8)

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Jameer Nelson
SG: Monta Ellis
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Tyson Chandler
Celtics
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Avery Bradley
SF: Jeff Green
PF: Jared Sullinger
C: Kelly Olynyk

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Ellis, 19.0
RPG: Chandler, 7.7
APG: Ellis, 5.0
PER: Wright, 36.8
Celtics
PPG: Green, 17.0
RPG: Rondo, 8.5
APG: Rondo, 10.0
PER: Olynyk, 26.1

Of Note

• The Mavs legue leading offensive rating of 120.4 is more than 4 points better than 2nd place Miami.
• Dallas has won 7 out of 8 against Boston with the one loss coming in double overtime.
• Dallas area native Marcus Smart will play his first career game in his hometown.
• Brandan Wright (14-16) and Tyson Chandler (14-20) are a combined 28-36 from the field for the season.
• Dating back to last season the Mavericks have scored 100 points or more in 15 out of 17 games.