Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Celtics 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · 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.