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