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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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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.