Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 24 | 18 | 102 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 22 | 32 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Jazz stunned the Celtics 109-102. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Jazz · 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 · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.