Celtics extend streak to 16 with OT win over Mavericks
The Boston Celtics notched a 110-102 overtime victory Monday over the Dallas Mavericks to extend their winning streak to 16 games.
Kyrie Irving poured in a season-high 47 points on just 22 shots to go along with six dimes, three rebounds, and a steal in 39 minutes for the Celtics, who haven't lost since Oct. 18.
The Mavs, who entered the contest with the league's worst record, had the C's on the ropes as they led for the majority of the second half and were up 13 in the fourth.
Irving led a furious comeback, scoring 17 points in the final 6:29 of regulation and overtime, including this and-1 that all but sealed the win:
This guy is pretty clutch I guess pic.twitter.com/IYZZukWieL
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 21, 2017
The All-Star point guard received some Twitter love afterward from other members of the Celtics family.
Wow @KyrieIrving is something special! These close games are stressing me out though...on to the next
— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) November 21, 2017
Maybe the world is flat💪🏼@KyrieIrving #celticworld
— Danny Ainge (@danielrainge) November 21, 2017
Boston will look for win No. 17 on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.