Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 39 | 26 | 34 | 128 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Celtics took care of the Jazz 128-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.