Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Grizzlies 116-94. Celtics torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.