Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 21 | 34 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls held off the Celtics 111-103. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.