Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 22 | 29 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics took care of the Bulls 113-98. Celtics torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.