Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Jazz 111-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.