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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 37 27 22 23 109
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 28 33 27 114

After Action Report

The Celtics survived the Bulls 114-109. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. Celtics' 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.