Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 40 | 30 | 22 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Celtics 127-93. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.