Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics downed the Bulls 115-100. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.