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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
82
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 23 25 24 24 96
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 21 23 18 82

After Action Report

The Jazz outlasted the Celtics 96-82. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.