Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics downed the Mavericks 108-93. Every possession went the Celtics way. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.