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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
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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.