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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 22 30 31 108
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 30 25 27 109

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 109-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.