Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 20 | 14 | 92 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls upended the Celtics 117-92. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.