Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bulls 105-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.