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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 37 19 38 34 128
Chicago BullsBulls 23 28 39 31 121

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics held off the Bulls 128-121. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.