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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 42 26 19 31 17 135
Chicago BullsBulls 34 41 19 24 7 125

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 135-125 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.