Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Celtics buried the Jazz 107-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · 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.