Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 40 | 35 | 33 | 133 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Bulls 133-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.