Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 39 | 28 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 18 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Grizzlies 139-132 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Grizzlies' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.