Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Hornets 115-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.