Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Bulls 105-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.