Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 16 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 78 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Warriors 123-78. Celtics' offense had its way with the Warriors. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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.