Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Mavericks 118-103. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.