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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 29 15 33 16 122
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 31 23 27 25 14 120

After Action Report

The Bulls squeaked past the Raptors 122-120 in overtime. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.