Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 107 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Warriors 107-99. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.