Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Hornets downed the Bulls 117-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.