Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 19 | 14 | 30 | 24 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Warriors 100-87. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.