Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 104-102. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
