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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 36 32 24 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 33 26 28 112

After Action Report

In Boston, the Bulls upended the Celtics 117-112. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bulls' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.