Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 23 | 35 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics took care of the Mavericks 116-106. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.