Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
87
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Heat 97-87. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.