Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
87
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Boston CelticsCeltics
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 16 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 17 | 20 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bobcats 95-87. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bobcats couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.