Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Celtics 103-96. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.