Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 34 | 16 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Celtics 110-96. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.