Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 27 | 39 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Celtics 128-109. Mavericks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · 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.