Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 118 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 34 | 22 | 32 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Celtics survived the Grizzlies 118-117. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.