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.