Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks took care of the Celtics 119-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.