Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 21 | 40 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Bulls 125-114. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.