Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 23 | 33 | 10 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Mavericks 119-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.