Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Bulls 109-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.