Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Mavericks outlasted the Celtics 104-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.