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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 37 27 26 27 117
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 15 26 28 22 91

After Action Report

The Bulls ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 117-91. The Timberwolves 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. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.