Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
71
away
Chemistry
Elite
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 71 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 20 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Grizzlies demolished the Celtics 102-71. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Grizzlies; the Grizzlies played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Grizzlies' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.