Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 8 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 115-113 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.