Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 15 | 35 | 110 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 35 | 21 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Celtics 114-110. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.