Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Hawks 122-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.