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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 31 32 28 116
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 26 34 28 114

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Bulls snuck past the Hawks 116-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.