Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
68
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Chemistry
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
88
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 18 | 11 | 25 | 68 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 27 | 11 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats knocked off the Celtics 88-68. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.