Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 130 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Hornets edged the Bulls 130-123. Hornets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.