Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Bulls 102-98. Lineup balance gave the Hornets a clear synergy edge. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.