Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Mavericks 106-100. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.