Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
157
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 39 | 32 | 137 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 34 | 53 | 31 | 157 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Celtics 157-137. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.