Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 46 | 22 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics took care of the Grizzlies 117-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.