Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Mavericks 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.