Pierce powers Celtics over Mavericks

Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their win streak to four games.

Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their win streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Ray Allen had 21 points on Saturday for the Celtics, who were coming off Friday's 94-87 victory at Houston.

The Mavericks had been off since Wednesday's 113-106 home win over Chicago.

In the only other National Basketball Association meeting this season, the Celtics lost to the Mavericks 99-90 in Boston in January.

Kevin Garnett finished with eight points, nine rebounds and a season-high five steals for Boston.

Dallas Dirk Nowitzki shot 11 for 19 from the field and finished with 28 points in the loss. He had 12 points in the final quarter.

Jason Terry added 18 points, and Shawn Marion had 16 for the Mavericks, who had won 14 of 15.