Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Celtics 116-112. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.