Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 26 | 32 | 19 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Jazz shocked the Celtics 110-101. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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 · 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.