Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 110-103. Celtics' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.