Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 114-113. Celtics torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.