Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 11 | 27 | 32 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Heat 117-96. 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. It was over by halftime.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.