Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 23 | 32 | 22 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Hornets 110-106. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. 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. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.