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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 30 26 25 12 119
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 28 24 33 8 115

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Bulls survived the Timberwolves 119-115 in overtime. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.