Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Celtics 113-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.