Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Bulls 106-96. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.