Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 26 | 37 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Celtics 124-116. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.