Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 135 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Bulls survived the Celtics 135-134 in double overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.