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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 20 31 28 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 23 28 33 115

After Action Report

The Mavericks took care of the Celtics 115-105. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.