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Wed Oct 20, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 30 15 29 95
Chicago BullsBulls 29 22 29 33 113

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls pulled away from the Celtics 113-95. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · 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.