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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
100
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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.