Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 28 | 15 | 89 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 19 | 35 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats handled the Celtics 99-89. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.