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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 23 25 23 26 97
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 27 29 22 27 105

After Action Report

The 76ers edged the Bulls 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.