Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 17 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Bulls 98-97. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.