Mavericks-Celtics Preview (The Associated Press)

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After easily getting by one of the NBA's worst teams, the Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of their longest winning streak of the season. The lowly Boston Celtics, meanwhile, have a chance to match theirs. Monta Ellis is uncertain to be available for the visiting Mavericks, who try to continue their recent success against a Celtics team that could again be without Rajon Rondo on Sunday. Ellis scored 22 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 20 in Friday's 103-81 win over Utah, helping Dallas (30-21) climb a season-high nine games above .500.

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