Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 21 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Celtics survived the Grizzlies 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Grizzlies. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.