Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 34 | 20 | 25 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Hornets took care of the Bulls 108-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.