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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.