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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.