Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Celtics 115-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.