Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 20 | 32 | 20 | 94 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 36 | 33 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 125-94. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.