Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Celtics 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.