Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 16 | 31 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Celtics 98-90. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.