Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 42 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Bulls 124-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
