Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Celtics 116-112. Mavericks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.