Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks took care of the Celtics 122-112. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.