Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 34 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Mavericks 115-105. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.