Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Bulls 113-109 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.