Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 19 | 21 | 35 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bucks shocked the Celtics 102-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bucks couldn't shake the cold spell; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.