Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chicago BullsBulls
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls demolished the Celtics 134-104. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.