Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Celtics 130-105. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.