Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 28 | 40 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Bulls 129-99. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.