Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
99
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Bulls downed the Heat 115-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.