Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Bulls 117-111. Celtics torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.