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.