Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls downed the Suns 111-101. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.