Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 106-101. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.