Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls survived the Celtics 110-106. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.