Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Celtics 129-121. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.