Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 98 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Celtics fended off the Jazz 98-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Jazz lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.