Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 31 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats edged the Celtics 117-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.