Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Mavericks outlasted the Celtics 97-87. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.