Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 114-106. 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. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.