Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 40 | 29 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 132-125. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.