Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 87 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 20 | 21 | 36 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Celtics 100-87. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.