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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
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Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 26 13 28 89
Chicago BullsBulls 23 32 27 34 116

After Action Report

The Bulls buried the Celtics 116-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.