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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 27 27 19 24 97
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 33 27 24 30 114

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the 76ers outlasted the Bulls 114-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.