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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
94
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 30 22 20 22 94
Boston CelticsCeltics 24 24 29 26 103

After Action Report

The Celtics edged the Bulls 103-94. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.