Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics buried the Mavericks 127-88. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.