Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 112-107. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.