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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.