Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 33 | 39 | 41 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Celtics 135-117. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.