Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 17 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Bulls 109-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.