Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 96 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Celtics 97-96. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.