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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
69
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 11 18 17 23 69
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 24 47 31 130

After Action Report

The Celtics buried the Warriors 130-69. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.