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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
141
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 26 42 28 28 17 141
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 36 19 36 7 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz pulled away from the Celtics 141-131 in overtime. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.