Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Hornets 120-100. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.