Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 37 | 23 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Bulls 121-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.