Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Bulls 117-97. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.