Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 118-108. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.