Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 106 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies snuck past the Celtics 110-106. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Grizzlies' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.