Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 28 | 32 | 12 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Bulls 99-93. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.