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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 22 25 32 107
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 20 27 26 102

After Action Report

The Bulls squeaked past the Celtics 107-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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