Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 12 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 10 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Mavericks squeaked past the Celtics 120-118 in overtime. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.