Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 40 | 34 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Bulls 138-116. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.