Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Grizzlies 119-114. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.