Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 35 | 23 | 30 | 9 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Hornets 121-117 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.