Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 9 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 88 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 21 | 34 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Jazz outlasted the Celtics 106-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.