Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 44 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Celtics 123-116. Bulls' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.