Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 20 | 40 | 39 | 126 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Bulls 126-125. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.