Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 131 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Jazz 131-125 in overtime. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.