Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Celtics 106-104. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.