Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Celtics 109-104. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.