Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 98 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bobcats 98-92. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
