Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 94 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Bulls 119-94. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.