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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
85
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 31 28 25 112
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 23 15 21 26 85

After Action Report

The Celtics rolled past the Bobcats 112-85. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Bobcats' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.