Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 40 | 34 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Bulls 128-108. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.