Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 111-98. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.