Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Chemistry
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Chicago BullsBulls
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics outlasted the Bulls 106-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.