Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 27 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 130 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 39 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 4 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bobcats 130-122 in overtime. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
