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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 41 22 25 30 118
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 29 33 26 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls survived the Celtics 118-114. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.