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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
121
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 25 24 29 106
Chicago BullsBulls 34 30 27 30 121

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls downed the Celtics 121-106. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.