Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Mavericks 114-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.