Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 81 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 15 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Celtics 89-81. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.