Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 17 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Bulls blew the doors off the Clippers 119-82. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.