Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Celtics 108-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.