Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 27 | 39 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Bulls snuck past the Celtics 113-112. Bulls' positional fit overwhelmed the Celtics rotation. The Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.