Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 17 | 29 | 27 | 95 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 33 | 34 | 42 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Celtics 138-95. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.