Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Celtics 135-123. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.