Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 37 | 29 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics survived the Mavericks 120-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.