Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 34 | 26 | 36 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Celtics 121-111. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Celtics. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.