Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Celtics 128-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.