Wed Oct 20, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 132 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 27 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics blew the doors off the Bulls 132-97. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
