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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 31 36 23 35 125
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 28 32 37 23 120

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls survived the Raptors 125-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · 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.