Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Bulls downed the Hornets 97-86. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.