Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 31 | 14 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Mavericks 116-95. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.