Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 94 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Celtics 119-94. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.