Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Mavericks 124-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.