Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Bulls 116-112. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.