Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 17 | 27 | 15 | 38 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Wizards 97-88. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.