Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
75
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 0 | 32 | 12 | 31 | 75 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Celtics 115-75. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.