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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 24 26 25 97
Chicago BullsBulls 24 29 38 34 125

After Action Report

The Bulls blew the doors off the Celtics 125-97. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.