Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 21 | 31 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Hornets 119-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.