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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
away
Chemistry Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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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.