Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 118-109. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.