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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 38 31 26 121
Chicago BullsBulls 27 29 25 28 109

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Celtics outlasted the Bulls 121-109. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.