Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics took care of the Mavericks 104-92. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.