Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Nuggets 116-115. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.