Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 112-111. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.