Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics fended off the Mavericks 117-109. Celtics torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.