Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 98 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 41 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz rolled past the Celtics 140-98. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.