Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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Chemistry
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 35 | 36 | 122 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bobcats 122-116. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.