Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 29 | 14 | 25 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Celtics outlasted the Bulls 104-96. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.