Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 31 | 27 | 39 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 31 | 30 | 40 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Celtics 137-116. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.