Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 16 | 27 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Celtics 96-88. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.