Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 91 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Bobcats 91-89. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.