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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
130
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 32 20 22 24 98
Chicago BullsBulls 31 25 38 36 130

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Heat 130-98. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.