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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
90
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 30 16 12 32 90
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 24 25 21 96

After Action Report

The Hawks fended off the Bulls 96-90. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.