Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 91 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 15 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Celtics 100-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.