Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 22 | 20 | 33 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 39 | 30 | 40 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Mavericks 140-112. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.