Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 36 | 37 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 32 | 35 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 121-117. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.