Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 36 | 38 | 33 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 30 | 36 | 28 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics held off the Mavericks 131-122. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.