Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 38 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.