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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
134
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
138
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 45 31 24 34 134
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 50 27 33 138

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Bulls 138-134. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.