Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Bulls 99-98. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.