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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
98
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Chemistry Hot

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.