Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 106 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 23 | 20 | 32 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Celtics edged the Jazz 106-100. Celtics torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.