Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 19 | 26 | 36 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.