Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 30 | 16 | 30 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Bulls 100-97. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.