Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 118-114. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.