Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 90 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 42 | 30 | 37 | 144 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Celtics 144-90. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.