Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Bulls 114-108. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.