Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Mavericks 131-83. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.