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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
77
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 13 17 27 20 77
Boston CelticsCeltics 18 21 24 24 87

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Jazz 87-77. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Jazz are in a full-on tailspin. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.