Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 15 | 31 | 21 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 95-90. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.