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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 23 25 24 25 97
Boston CelticsCeltics 19 16 28 23 86

After Action Report

The Bulls pulled away from the Celtics 97-86. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.