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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 26 32 32 122
Chicago BullsBulls 25 24 29 25 103

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 122-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.