Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Celtics 129-99. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.