Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
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Chicago BullsBulls
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Celtics 124-104. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.