Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 27 | 30 | 16 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 33 | 13 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Bulls 99-98. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.