Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Bulls survived the Celtics 117-116. Bulls' offense had its way with the Celtics. Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.