Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Bulls 99-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.