Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
86
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Warriors 96-86. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
