Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
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Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 95 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 33 | 32 | 23 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Celtics 121-95. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.