Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 128 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls pulled away from the Heat 128-117. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.