Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 17 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Bulls 111-86. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.