Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 92 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Heat 118-92. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.