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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
131
away
Chemistry Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 41 31 30 29 131
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 24 27 31 109

After Action Report

The Jazz rolled past the Celtics 131-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.