Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 126-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.