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.