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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 45 24 31 26 126
Atlanta HawksHawks 32 32 35 20 119

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Bulls edged the Hawks 126-119. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.