Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
119
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 23 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 11 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 9 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats snuck past the Celtics 119-117 in overtime. The Bobcats got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.