Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 12 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 15 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Jazz 122-119 in overtime. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.