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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
97
home
Chemistry Hot

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.