Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Celtics 116-88. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.