Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 89 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Celtics 119-89. Lineup balance gave the Bulls a clear synergy edge. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.