Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 115 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 19 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 115-88. Celtics torched the Grizzlies on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.