Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 14 | 15 | 26 | 40 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Celtics 95-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.