Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Bulls 121-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.