Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 32 | 22 | 108 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Jazz 108-99. Every possession went the Celtics way. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.