Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 32 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Grizzlies 118-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Grizzlies are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.