Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 134 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 35 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Jazz 134-124. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.