Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 14 | 128 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Jazz 128-126 in overtime. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.