Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls held off the Celtics 121-113. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Bulls. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.