Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 102 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Grizzlies 102-93. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.