Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Bulls 97-96. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.