Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 13 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Bulls 103-98. Celtics torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.