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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.