Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Warriors 99-87. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.