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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 23 31 28 116
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 29 29 21 110

After Action Report

The Celtics edged the Mavericks 116-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.