Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
143
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
144
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 39 | 24 | 36 | 28 | 16 | 143 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 35 | 27 | 37 | 17 | 144 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Bucks 144-143 in overtime. Celtics torched the Bucks on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.