Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 33 | 25 | 16 | 21 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 132-95. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.