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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 30 25 21 7 118
Chicago BullsBulls 35 26 23 27 8 119

After Action Report

The Bulls snuck past the Hornets 119-118 in overtime. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.