Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 28 | 36 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Bulls 128-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.