Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Warriors 116-106. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.