Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 37 | 20 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics edged the Bulls 124-118. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.