Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 38 | 27 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics handled the Bulls 132-117. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.