Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chicago BullsBulls
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nets survived the Bulls 98-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.