Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 36 | 30 | 26 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Celtics 116-113. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.