Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz held off the Celtics 106-97. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.