Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Milwaukee BucksBucks
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 126 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 21 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bucks 126-123 in overtime. Celtics torched the Bucks on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.