Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics handled the Grizzlies 127-114. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.