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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.