Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 13 | 27 | 93 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies squeaked past the Celtics 98-93. The Grizzlies won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Grizzlies' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.