Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Chemistry
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Chicago BullsBulls
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics outlasted the Bulls 111-102. Celtics torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.