Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Jazz 109-103. Lineup balance gave the Celtics a clear synergy edge. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.