Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Jazz handled the Celtics 93-82. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.