Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 25 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats shocked the Celtics 117-111. The Bobcats got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bobcats played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.