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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 22 20 21 98
Utah JazzJazz 24 23 32 37 116

After Action Report

The Jazz handled the Celtics 116-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.