Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 18 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 26 | 22 | 36 | 10 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics edged the Bulls 122-114 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.