Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 21 | 32 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls held off the Celtics 119-111. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.