Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
74
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 13 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 74 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Bulls blew the doors off the Hornets 94-74. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.