Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 119-114. Celtics' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
