Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 127 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 36 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Celtics 127-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.