Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 29 | 15 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Celtics demolished the Grizzlies 114-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.