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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
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Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
99
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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.