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Sat Oct 16, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 22 36 27 113
Chicago BullsBulls 25 33 32 30 120

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Hornets 120-113. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.