Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Bulls squeaked past the Celtics 101-100. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.