Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 31 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Grizzlies 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Grizzlies' 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.