Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 44 | 17 | 33 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Bulls pulled away from the Celtics 119-105. Bulls torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.