Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 29 | 23 | 53 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls fended off the Hawks 129-121. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.