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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 21 25 22 33 101
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 29 21 34 115

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Bulls 115-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.