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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 38 34 29 128
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 30 35 33 133

After Action Report

The Celtics survived the Bobcats 133-128. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.