Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Mavericks 113-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.