Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
116
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 26 | 34 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Heat 116-111. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.