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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 24 30 27 111
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 34 33 24 113

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Celtics 113-111. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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 · 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.