Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 39 | 33 | 36 | 139 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 12 | 36 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Celtics 139-108. Bulls' offense had its way with the Celtics. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls 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. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.