Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 37 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Jazz 113-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Jazz · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.