Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 35 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz fended off the Celtics 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Jazz's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.