Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 38 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 46 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks pulled away from the Celtics 132-118. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.