Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 21 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Bulls 124-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.