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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 24 26 25 17 118
Milwaukee BucksBucks 21 27 22 31 10 111

After Action Report

The Celtics held off the Bucks 118-111 in overtime. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.