Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 99 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 34 | 39 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Jazz buried the Celtics 130-99. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · 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.