Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 102 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Celtics survived the Bucks 102-101. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bucks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.