Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 34 | 33 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Warriors 109-87. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.