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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.