Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Dallas MavericksMavs
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 82 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Mavericks 112-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.