Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Celtics 118-96. Mavericks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.