Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Celtics 118-95. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.