Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
145
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 30 | 23 | 36 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Warriors 145-111. Celtics' offense had its way with the Warriors. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.