Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 99 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 26 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Celtics squeaked past the Grizzlies 99-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.