Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Celtics 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.