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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 31 33 30 28 122
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 30 31 30 117

After Action Report

In Boston, the Bulls survived the Celtics 122-117. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.