Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
82
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 35 | 22 | 41 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Bulls 118-82. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Bulls looked disjointed. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.