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.