Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Mavericks held off the Celtics 103-96. Mavericks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.