Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 22 | 36 | 40 | 134 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 28 | 12 | 35 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Bulls 134-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.