Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Mavericks 115-103. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.