Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 9 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 121-117 in overtime. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.