Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Milwaukee BucksBucks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 27 | 27 | 20 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bucks 113-109. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.