Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 23 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Celtics 109-105. Mavericks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.