Wed Oct 20, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 83 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Celtics 92-83. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.