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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.