Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Mavericks 126-98. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.