Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 25 | 15 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Celtics 120-119 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · 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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.