Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 24 | 34 | 24 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Mavericks 116-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.