Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 17 | 29 | 36 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Mavericks 118-96. Celtics' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.