Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 127 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics pulled away from the Warriors 127-113. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.