Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Mavericks 130-125. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.