Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 115 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Bulls pulled away from the Hawks 115-97. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.