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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 22 22 37 10 120
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 27 27 30 6 116

After Action Report

The Mavericks snuck past the Celtics 120-116 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.