Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 34 | 37 | 130 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 130-122. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.