Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 35 | 28 | 35 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Bulls 135-120. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.