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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 34 31 26 118
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 23 21 35 31 110

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Celtics edged the Warriors 118-110. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.