Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
143
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 37 | 37 | 25 | 17 | 143 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Hawks edged the Bulls 143-137 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.