Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Bulls 119-95. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.