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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 32 23 29 119
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 32 32 24 111

After Action Report

In Boston, the Mavericks fended off the Celtics 119-111. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.