Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Jazz took care of the Celtics 100-90. Jazz's defense smothered the Celtics all night. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.