Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Mavericks 113-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.