Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Grizzlies 132-100. Celtics' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.