Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Mavericks 103-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.