Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
79
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 9 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Bulls 121-79. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.