Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
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Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 24 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Grizzlies 104-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Grizzlies' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.