Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 103 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Celtics 109-103 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls steamroller is in full effect right now. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.