Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Celtics 108-102. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.