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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
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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.