Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Celtics 121-97. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.