Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 19 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Bulls 118-111. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.