Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Bulls 116-114. Hornets' offense had its way with the Bulls. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.