Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 90 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Celtics 102-90. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.