Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Jazz 130-121. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.