Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 22 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Grizzlies 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.