Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 36 | 20 | 15 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Celtics 132-100. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.