Cavaliers are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
82
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 21 26 24 96
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 23 21 17 82

After Action Report

In Boston, the Bulls took care of the Celtics 96-82. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.