Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 123-120. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.