Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 46 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 125 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Celtics demolished the Warriors 125-87. Celtics' defense smothered the Warriors all night. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.