Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 98 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 19 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bobcats 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.