Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 122 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Jazz 122-103. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.