Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
61
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 16 | 26 | 102 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 9 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 61 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Celtics buried the Bucks 102-61. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Bucks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.