Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 16 | 22 | 35 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls downed the Hawks 116-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.