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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 22 30 30 22 104
Boston CelticsCeltics 32 31 23 40 126

After Action Report

The Celtics blew the doors off the Bulls 126-104. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.