Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Mavericks 99-85. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.