Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Bulls 118-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · 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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.