Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Bulls 112-100. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.