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