Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
145
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 38 | 35 | 34 | 145 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Celtics 145-109. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.