Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Grizzlies 117-109. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.