Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 98-93. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Bulls rotation. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.