Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics fended off the Mavericks 122-114. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.