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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
131
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 30 15 37 40 9 131
Boston CelticsCeltics 47 35 28 12 11 133

After Action Report

The Celtics snuck past the Grizzlies 133-131 in overtime. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Grizzlies couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.