Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Bobcats 117-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.