Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 37 | 32 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics blew the doors off the Mavericks 125-90. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.