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Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
134
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 40 32 36 26 134
Phoenix SunsSuns 23 30 27 28 108

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Bulls blew the doors off the Suns 134-108. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.