Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
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Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 25 | 36 | 29 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks stunned the Celtics 112-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.