Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Bulls 122-114. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.