Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Bulls 99-88. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.