Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks fended off the Celtics 120-112. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.