Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Milwaukee BucksBucks
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 18 | 32 | 34 | 116 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 30 | 12 | 35 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Bucks 116-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.