Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 32 | 24 | 34 | 127 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 30 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Bucks 127-116. The tempo dragged the Bucks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.