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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 20 32 22 22 96
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 33 25 28 115

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Warriors 115-96. Celtics torched the Warriors on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.