Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 119-115. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.