Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 116 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 25 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Grizzlies 116-110 in overtime. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · 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.