Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 21 | 37 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Bulls 111-89. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.