Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 17 | 27 | 40 | 13 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 21 | 30 | 34 | 22 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Raptors 126-117 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.