Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 24 | 33 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Bulls 118-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
