Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Bulls 112-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.