Mavericks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 31 25 24 24 104
Boston CelticsCeltics 40 36 32 20 128

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics buried the Warriors 128-104. Celtics torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.