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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 32 26 23 108
Utah JazzJazz 28 25 29 25 107

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Jazz 108-107. Celtics torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.