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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
87
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 18 23 17 29 87
New Jersey NetsNets 30 27 27 28 112

After Action Report

The Nets demolished the Bulls 112-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.