Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 28 | 40 | 30 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Bobcats edged the Mavericks 128-121. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.