Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 12 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 8 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 125-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.