Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
136
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 43 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Bulls pulled away from the Hornets 136-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.