Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Jazz 118-112. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.